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NORTH MECKLENBURG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Vol. XI
THE NORTH MECKLENBURG STORY
VIKING '62
DEDICATION
In sincere appreciation for all she has been to North
these five years — for her devotion to duty and stead-
fastness of purpose — for her ever cheerful disposition
and willingness to help — and most of all for her en-
thusiastic support and loyalty to the Rebs — we, the
staff, dedicate the 1962 Viking to "Miss Adams," Mrs.
W. G. Crone, physical education teacher at North Meck-
lenburg.
Mrs. Crone worked hard at the desk in her office in the gym. That cheerful smile won her many friends among students and teachers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION - Page 1
ADMINISTRATION &
COURSE OF STUDY - Page 12
ORGANIZATIONS - Page 34
FEATURES - Page 64
ATHLETICS - Page 80
CLASSES - Page 98
ADVERTISEMENTS - Page 134
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FOREWORD
We've a story to tell - THE NORTH MECKLEN-
BURG STORY - on this two-hundredth birthyear of
Mecklenburg County. Never, we are sure, did our found-
ing fathers in their dream of independence and growth,
envision the immensity of what their dreams would
produce. But dream they did, and work their dream
they did; thus, North Mecklenburg Rebels have as theirs
one of the greatest traditions possible.
When John McKnitt Alexander wrote in his will, "In
the name of God, Amen! ... I, John McKnitt Alexander
. . . will, give, bequeath, entrust, and convey to ... "
he and others like him gave, not only to his descendants
but to all those that might come later to dwell in this
great county of Mecklenburg, a heritage that cannot be
surpassed. A love of independence, but a spirit of co-
operation; a willingness to work, but time to be a friend;
a spirit of devotion to right, yet tempered with an under-
standing heart; a pride in our land, but a feeling of
humility also: this is the legacy that is ours, every
North Mecklenburger's. Not only is it ours, but to every
American belongs the same heritage.
Yes, we've a story to tell - THE NORTH MECK-
LENBURG STORY.
Alexandriana played an important part in the planning for the convention.
It was here that many of the meetings were held.
Militia and safety committees met near the home of John McKnitt Alexander
to discuss what would be done when they were called.
PROLOGUE
NORTH MECKLENBURG REBELS? I thought
Rebels was a nickname for the South. Where do you
get NORTH REBELS? That's really a joke!" These
comments about North's name were frequently heard
when North Mecklenburg was first organized and are
still sometimes thrown at students and teachers.
Nevertheless, no school has more right to the name
REBELS than North Mecklenburg High School. Why?
Because in no section of county, state, or country could
one have found more of a spirit of rebellion against that
which was tyrannical or unjust than our North Meck-
lenburg settlers showed. The very land on which the
school is located belonged to one of the true Rebels of
the Revolutionary period, John McKnitt Alexander.
Moreover, many of North's students can date their
"They came into Mecklenburg in the middle of the
eighteenth century. They raised sturdy houses of hewn
peeled pine, hickory, oak, or ash logs." They lived lives
centered almost entirely about their farms, raising all
food and making their own clothing. They reared large
families. They were hardy people — those who invaded
the wilderness seeking a better life for themselves and
their families in a free land. Yet their spirits went un-
daunted; and as they plowed and sowed, they dreamed
of independence and dared to think they could challenge
the authority in England. They were determined to
live, work, and worship in a free land.
These settlers had great courage, a stamina that
would not yield and much faith. They were willing
and eager to work and create and build.
A voice from the wilderness, that of Alexander
Craighead, the first pastor to settle in this vast region,
inspired and inflamed the spirit of the people — a people
who shared his will to be free. His congregations at
Sugaw Creek and Rocky River Presbyterian Churches
felt the spirit of the man who taught them never to
yield to tyranny. He helped to stiffen the wills of the
people to be free, to be God-loving people who desired
a land free of religious and political dictatorship. Truly
Craighead was the flaming evangel of freedom.
Although he died two years after he came to Meck-
lenburg, it was under the influence of his powerfully
inspiring spirit that Mecklenburg patriots would be
among the first in America to challenge an uncompre-
hending and an uncompromising government.
Conditions in the colonies had grown worse and
everywhere men were chafing under the harsh treat-
ment of the British government. In the spring of 1775
ancestry directly back to those who took part in the
rebellion against tyranny. For instance, there are many
students who are direct descendants of J. McKnitt Alex-
ander; one a direct descendant of the Widow Wilson
who saved the life of Joe Graham, who was later to
figure prominently in Mecklenburg history. The David-
son family has been represented; in fact, the great-grand-
father of one of the teachers, Miss Leila Johnston, was
"Independence Ben" Davidson.
There are other reasons — Cowan's Ford history,
Beatties Ford action, and many other such sites of Revo-
lutionary action — that make North Mecklenburg the
seat of rebellious action against unjust treatment.
But the story is getting ahead of itself. Let's go
back to the beginning.
a group of leaders met at Alexandriana, home of John
McKnitt Alexander, three miles east of Hopewell Church
(now known as Croft) to consider the alarming situ-
ation.
Here plans were probably made that should con-
ditions become alarming enough to warrant the holding
of a county-wide meeting, then Colonel Thomas Polk
as commander of the county militia would be empowered
to call such a convention.
Conditions did not improve. In Mecklenburg, Col-
onel Polk acted and sent out notices instructing the
citizens to elect two delegates from each militia district.
These delegates were to assemble on May 19 at the court
house in Charlottetown.
This they did with enthusiasm. Abraham Alexander
was made chairman and J. McKnitt Alexander secretary.
A committee was named to draw up a document for
the convention's consideration. Members were Doctor
Ephraim Brevard, a Queens faculty member; Rev. Heze-
kiah Balch, pastor of Poplar Tent; and William Kennon,
a lawyer from Salisbury. Brevard and Balch, along with
other leaders, had been meeting at Queens Museum and
Alexandriana in the months before and were probably
prepared for such a request.
More than fifty years later John Davidson's certifi-
cate declared that after organizing for business a mo-
tion was made to declare themselves free from the Crown
of Great Britain. The motion was carried by a large
majority. Dr. Brevard was then appointed to give the
convention a sketch of the Declaration of Independence,
which he did. This would indicate that independence
was declared before the declaration text was offered.
However, the procedure might have been, there is no
doubt in the minds of North Mecklenburg people that
there was a Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
A Hopewell officer of the militia received Thomas Polk's order to be in Char-
lottetown on May 29, 1775.
Prove it? Let someone prove conclusively there
was NOT a declaration, and then Mecklenburgers will
believe there was not one. But until someone can come
along with positive proof, as much as there is positive
proof there definitely WAS one, Mecklenburg will
steadfastly believe in their declaration.
At this meeting news was received that the British
had fired on Americans at Lexington in the Massa-
chusetts colony. Mecklenburg people were incensed.
They abandoned all caution and declared they were
ready to challenge British authority. However, a system
of government to replace British rule should not be
formed in haste; it should be done only after study and
deliberation. The date for the next meeting was set for
May 31, 1775.
Efforts were being made to organize an efficient
military force in the province and Mecklenburg was fully
represented both in leadership and troops provided.
Camp Alexander, where General Davidson trained his
raw recruits, is near the present site of North High
The war moved southward from New England and
Pennsylvania to Charlestown's Low Country. Three
weeks after Charlestown fell and the British started
toward the Waxhaw settlements, 900 militiamen were
assembled in Charlotte. They were told to be ready
when the call came.
It was not long coming. In June the militia assem-
bled in Mallard Creek, east of Alexandriana. Major
William B. Davie took charge of the cavalry; Colonel
William Lee Davidson, the infantry.
General Davidson and Davie were determined to
make the Bedcoats pay dearly for every mile of ad-
vance into North Carolina. Employing guerrilla tactics,
they swept down upon detached groups, harassed for-
aging parties, and at the same time kept an eye on
the advancing main body. But these small victories
could do nothing more than delay the arrival of the
British in Charlottetown.
Five years after the Mecklenburgers had issued
their defiant declaration, the British entered Charlotte-
town. Cornwallis thought that many people in Mecklen-
burg would come flocking to him to seek the protection
of the Boyalists. However, he completely misunderstood
the spirit of the people in Mecklenburg; they were not
to be intimidated.
Cornwallis had been in Charlotte one week. Al-
ready his supplies were dwindling. British foraging par-
ties were so harassed by the straight-shooting Mecklen-
burgers that Cornwallis had been forced to send out
large detachments in search of supplies.
Because American militiamen had been so effective
in disrupting communication between Cornwallis and
Ferguson, it was perhaps several days before the British
Commander in Charlottetown learned of the catastrophe
at Kings Mountain. It was staggering news. Already the
British were in a most difficult position. Food was be-
coming scarce and hard to obtain; many of the men were
ill; worst of all, perhaps, Cornwallis was isolated in
the region of a desperately hostile people. Little Char-
lottetown, his Lordship had found, was indeed "an
agreeable village, but in a damned rebellious country."
Tarleton had been correct in describing it as a hornets'
nest. Cornwallis began evacuating Charlottetown, mov-
ing back into South Carolina.
After action in the Pee Dee region in South Caro-
lina, Cornwallis, on Monday, January 31, moved to get
across the Catawba with a minimum number of casual-
ties and as quickly as possible. He made a move to indi-
cate he was planning to cross at Beatties Ford by send-
ing a detachment of Bedcoats to force a passage there.
But at one o'clock on the morning of February 1, he
would march down the river to Cowan's Ford, where
he planned his major drive to cross the stream.
General Davidson inspected his troops at Camp Alexander, across the highway
from the present site of North Mecklenburg.
On Tuesday, (October 3 or 4) Cornwallis dispatched
several hundred men up the twisting road toward Hope-
well. Their duty was to fill approximately sixty wagons
with supplies taken from the farms of the people along
Beatties Ford Road. By the time the British reached
Mclntyre's farm, some dozen farm boys had hidden in
the woods surrounding the farm. When the British ar-
rived, the Mecklenburg boys waited until they had dis-
mounted and started their search for supplies and then
began to fire on them. The British were so confused
that in the skirmish that followed they upset some bee
hives. The bees swarmed from the hives and together
with the farm boys, they routed the British. The story
is told that they left in such a hurry to get back to
Charlottetown and safety that some of their horses
dropped dead in the street from exhaustion. Truly Corn-
wallis had found a hornet's nest; not only in the bee
hives, but in the spirit of the North Mecklenburg farmers.
On the Saturday following this skirmish at the Beat-
ties Ford Boad farmhouse, however, disaster overtook
the British invaders of the back country. This was the
Battle of Kings Mountain. General Davidson was joyous
over such news. Many historians regard the victory at
Kings Mountain as the turning point of the war.
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Young Joe Graham and his friends fired on the British foraging party at Mc-
Intyre's farm.
Earl Lord Cornwallis crossed the Catawba at Cowans Ford, where General
Davidson was mortally wounded.
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Davidson had placed his men at the various fords
along the eastern bank to do what he could to slow
Cornwallis's crossing. Under Joe Graham and Colonel
Polk a company set out for Cowan's Ford. Graham was
to keep a patrol on the move to .see that the British did
not make a surprise crossing under cover of darkness.
Toward nightfall Davidson himself led a detachment to
Cowan's Ford and set up camp a half mile or so back
from the river, but he assigned pickets to watch from
the water's edge at the Cowan's crossing point.
At one o'clock in the morning the British general
began his march to the river, which was reached after
much difficulty and the loss of some of their cannon.
But instead of going to Beatties Ford, which his actions
there during the day had indicated he would try to
force, he moved down the river to Cowan's.
Davidson feared that Tarleton's troops would get
behind him, from which position they could attack him
as the British infantry began its crossing. So he stayed
well back from the river bank opposite the point where
the horse ford emerged on the Mecklenburg side. Mean-
while, the pickets huddled on the bank near the wagon
ford.
Instead of taking the horse ford as had been ex-
pected, Cornwallis, on reaching the river, hardly hesi-
tated at the swollen stream and began crossing along
the wagon ford. They were led by a Tory who lived
in the vicinity. The American pickets had fallen asleep
on the eastern bank, but the noise of the crossing awak-
ened them and they began to fire on the Redcoats.
Their firing brought General Davidson and his men
racing toward the wagon ford. For a few minutes the
action was lively; the militiamen were picking off many
Britishers struggling in the water. The return fire was
heavy, and hardly had Davidson arrived when he was
struck from his horse. In a few minutes several other
Americans were killed. The British loss was greater,
but the skirmish proved a defeat for the Americans.
Their resistance hardly slowed Cornwallis's advance.
It would be recorded, however, as the last battle with
an invader on Mecklenburg soil. And in the fall, on
October 19, Cornwallis would surrender at Yorktown.
General Davidson had been killed by a rifle ball
through the heart. Tradition persists that the Tory lead-
ing Cornwallis across Cowan's Ford was Davidson's
slayer. General Davidson, an amazingly successful or-
ganizer, had been the driving force of the area's re-
sistance. His death was a great blow.
Late that evening the General's body was found
by David Wilson, Major John Davidson, and others.
They took it to the home of David's widowed step-
mother, Mrs. Samuel Wilson. That night by torchlight,
with Pastor McCaule conducting the brief service and
with Mary Brevard Davidson standing stalwart beside
the red clay grave, William Lee Davidson was buried in
Hopewell churchyard.
With independence so boldly proclaimed in 1775,
securely established by 1781, Mecklenburgers were free
to contribute their energies to the peaceful pursuits of
building a nation. They repaired the little court house
in Charlottetown; they undertook to build new school-
houses or give added support to those already started
in such communities as Sugaw Creek, Hopewell, and
others; and they began to increase materially their crops
of small grain, corn, and cotton.
Mecklenburg citizens were beginning to put the
emphasis on looking to the future potentialities as well
as to the past's accomplishments. Charlotte and Meck-
lenburg County were building the background for their
emergence into a position of leadership and a place of
top-most rank.
North Mecklenburg community had a great story
in her early days; she has a tremendous story right now;
and the coming years should provide an even greater
one. The hard core of that hard-headed, independent,
industrious, determined citizenship that was the North
Mecklenburger of 1775 has Come right down through
the generations.
Yes, North Mecklenburg is proud of her name
REBELS, for what school could deserve it more!
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The Reverend Balch of Poplar Tent and Dr. Ephraim Brevard, tivo of Mecklen-
burg's patriot leaders, arrive at Alexand riana , John McKnitt Alexanders home-
place, for a conference.
ADMINISTRATION
AND COURSE OF STUDY
Our founding fathers were interested in the edu-
cation of their children even when they had no money
for school houses or teachers. Often the parents were
the teachers; but then there came the small church
schools; and in the North Mecklenburg area an acad-
emy was founded at Sugaw Creek and taught by Craig-
head. Other academies were founded throughout the
communities.
It used to be said by the teacher when hunting a
school, "You furnish the boy and the book, and I will
furnish the hickory." But leadership was evidenced in
other ways also.
Now the times have changed — but the leadership
of a community, as well as the school, can often be found
in the teachers. In the interest of the student, officials
and teachers seek to enlarge the curriculum so that the
student will be able to take a modern approach to a
subject. Many extra-curricular activities, which enrich
the life of the student, are sponsored by faculty mem-
bers. Many hours and much effort are spent to en-
courage growth in character, leadership, and citizenship.
Guiding the three classes through their activities were Mrs. Hart, Sophomore adviser; Mrs. Mott, Senior adviser; Miss Smith, Junior advi
Faculty Provides Guidance And Leadership
Faculty members, as well as the student body at
North Mecklenburg High School, have long been known
for their leadership ability. With an intense interest in
the welfare of each student, the faculty sought to have
each student work to his full capacity and to find him-
self and his place in society.
Moreover, they strive to keep alert to new pro-
cedures and new courses that could be used to prepare
the students for the future. They worked with the stu-
dents in many extra-curricular activities, all of which
helped to broaden the students' interests.
Through the training by an energetic faculty and
students who were interested in their own well-being,
it is no wonder that North is known as the "Home of
College Presidents," meaning that many North students
have been elected to Students Council and Class presi-
dencies during their college years.
An official interested in Junior Achievement was amused at an
announcement made by Mr. Hough at assembly.
Weighted down with camera and strobe, Mrs. Barfield had to
have help to get down off the bleachers in the gym. She had
climbed high to get a picture of the students dancing.
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"Hey, Mr. Haynes, here comes the photographer."
"Well, just be sure he gets me in the right position."
And what did the photographer do? He caught him just before he hit the canvas as Randy Klouse, Mr. Hurd, Ralph Mangle, and
J. D. Isenhour watched and helped balance the trampoline.
"It's this way, boys. Follow me," said Mr. Haynes at the Career-O-Rama. One of the jobs of the busy faculty
was directing students to different exhibits in the Coliseum, where these exhibits explained many things covered by
various vocations. Other faculty members were Mr. Peterson, Mr. Pigg, and Mr. Marshall.
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Dr. Elmer H. Garinger, Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and Dr. J. W. Wilson, Associate Superintendent, were largely
responsible for the growth and progress of schools in this area.
Steady Growth And Progress Indicative Of Mecklenburg Schools
Superintendents and the Charlotte - Mecklenburg
Board of Education strove to make the consolidated sys-
tem one of the best. Under the guidance of these people,
supervisors, and interested laymen, a Steering Committee
was formed.
These Committee members, working through sub-
committees searched thoroughly into the problems of
the schools and the curriculum and made suggestions
for improvements. Some of these suggestions have been
carried out; but not satisfied that the job was near com-
pletion, committees continued to work this year to im-
prove and add to what had already been done. With
such an ardent interest there is no limit to what can be
done to further the progress and growth of the schools.
Just as interested in the schools and their progress
were the local Committeemen, who acted as a liaison
between the community and the individual schools.
North's Committeemen were Mr. Ben Washam, Chair-
man; Mr. Sam Wilson; Dr. B. M. Withers; Mr. John
Mitzel, and Mr. H. V. Nelson.
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MR. WILLIAM AMOS HOUGH
Assistant principal, Athletic Director, and Sponsor
of the Monogram Club is Mr. Hurd. He attended Lees
McRae Junior College and received his A.B. and his M.A.
at Appalachian State Teachers College. He teaches
physical education at North. In the summer he is man-
ager of Cordelia Swimming Pool. He, his wife, and two
children live in their new home on North 21.
Mrs. Louella Hefner, secretary and bonded treas-
urer of the school, performs many duties throughout the
day. Besides keeping books, answering the telephone,
being in charge of the school bookstore, writing letters,
sending out transcripts, and doing a hundred other
things, she always has time to answer questions for stu-
Principal of North Mecklenburg High School, Mr.
W. A. Hough is a graduate of Wake Forest College.
There he received his B.S. degree in science and social
studies. Later he went to UNC, where he did graduate
work in administrative education.
Mr. Hough was born in Norwood, North Carolina,
where he attended high school and then college. He
first taught science in Dunn, North Carolina, where he
was married. His first principalship was at New Hope
High School; later he was principal at Bladenboro and
Berry hi 11.
His favorite hobby is bird hunting; he also enjoys
all sports, horseback riding, fishing, and mowing the
lawn. In the summer he works on the farm in Hubert,
North Carolina. Being on the coast, he spends much of
his time swimming and fishing.
MR. BRYCE K. HURD
dents and teachers.
Mrs. Annie Mae Styers is secretary to the television
teachers. She types tests, runs them off, checks objective
tests, and does general office work for this group of
teachers.
MRS. RUTH BARFIELD
Mercer University in Georgia is where Mrs. Barfield received
her A.B. degree. She teaches English 10 and 12 and sponsors
the Viking. Fishing and photography are her hobbies. She was
adviser to the Student Council Assembly Committee. Her resi-
dence is Charlotte, and she attends Sugaw Creek Presbyterian
Church.
MISS PANSY HOPKINS
Catawba College, Emory University, and Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary are the three institutions where Miss Hopkins
earned her B.A. and M.R.E. degrees. She now teaches English
and sponsors the Future Teachers of America at North.
MRS. PEGGY HUNT
Having received her B.S. at Appalachian State Teachers Col-
lege, Mrs. Hunt teaches English. She is certified to teach
physical education also. With her husband Joe, and her daugh-
ter Marty she lives in a new brick home in Huntersville.
RUBY M. KLUTTZ
aving always wanted to teach, Mrs. Kluttz is now teaching
English 11, and spelling and word study. Her hobby is sewing.
She lives in Mooresville with her husband and small daughter
Sharon. She spends her summers at home and in summer
school.
MRS. ESTELLE MOTT
After having attended Lees-McRae and Catawba Colleges, Mrs.
Mott received her Masters degree from U.N.C. She teaches
English 11 and 12 and world literature. Her hobbies are read-
ing, needpoint, and bridge. She, her husband, and their two
boys reside in Mooresville.
MISS MARY RICHARDS
Emory University is where Miss Richards received her degree
in library science. She lives in Davidson with her father. She
is librarian at North, where her main interest is trying to pro-
vide needed materials for the students and teachers. Her vaca-
tions are spent in the mountains or at the beach.
Command Of English Lan
It is the aim of the English department to teach
the fundamentals of the English language to North stu-
dents. Everything from punctuation to expanding vocab-
ularies is included. Moreover, a strong emphasis is
uage Essential To Success
placed on literature, its appreciation and interpretation.
English is required of all students each year, and
a student must have earned three credits in English to
graduate. World literature is offered as an elective.
Many long hours were spent in the library searching for materials for research papers.
Stuart Thompson, Mary Hopkins, Darrell Hinson, Karl Sherrill, Carole Moss, Isla Vance, and Michael Smith use the lab technique to learn
French pronunciations.
Foreign Languages Broaden Points Of View
By offering French and Latin courses, the North
language department provides its students with the
tools by which they might understand not only the lan-
guage but the people of other countries. In these
courses the rudiments of the language, such as reading,
grammar, and writing are covered. Further study pro-
vides the students with information about the art, culture,
and the lives of the people themselves.
North offers three years of French, two of Latin,
and one course in conversational French.
MRS. VIRGINIA NAVEY
New to North's faculty this year, Mrs. Navey teaches Latin II
and English 11. She earned her A.B. degree at Mississippi
State College for Women and at U.N.C. She lives with her
husband and three children in Allen Hills in Charlotte.
MISS MARGARET SMITH
Sponsoring the Junior Class, Miss Smith teaches English, French
I, and conversational French. She received her B.A. degree at
Flora MacDonald and her Masters from Winthrop. In the sum-
mer she counsels at church camps. She would like to travel
and study English literature in the summer.
MRS. PATSY TROUTMAN
Having completed her work for an A.B. degree at Queens Col-
lege, Mrs. Troutman began her teaching career. After coming
to North, where she teaches French I, II, and III, she spent a
summer-in Paris at the Sorbonne. She sponsors the French clubs,
the AFS Committee, and the National Honor Society. Cooking,
reading, and bridge are her hobbies.
Isla Vance was district winner in the Pyrofax Teen Age Baking
Contest held in Greensboro this year. Here she checks on her
cake, which won her the prize.
Vocational Courses Designed T
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Frank Hamilton, Kay Thornburg, Richard Greene, and Barbara
Hefner were served by Patricia Sharar at the tea planned by their
family living class.
Among the vocational courses offered at North are
Home Economics II and III, as the first course was re-
quired in junior high. In these courses girls learn to
sew and to prepare appetizing and well-balanced meals.
Near the end of the school year the girls model their
own clothes that they have made in the classes. Each
year students are taught baby care and a home-nursing
course.
Family living is a senior elective course. Those who
take the course, which is open to boys and girls, study
foods, boy-girl relationships, ways to make a marriage
harmonious, child care, and other related subjects.
Vocational agriculture is designed to inform and
train students about life on a farm and problems of
modern farming. Three courses in agriculture are of-
fered. Many students, through these classes, choose
careers related to agriculture, such as teaching, selling
and servicing farm machinery, and others. Vocational
courses offer many opportunities.
Fit Needs Of Many Students
MR. ORLAND W. GABRIEL
Hunting and woodworking are the hobbies of Mr. Gabriel, who
teaches vocational agriculture at North. He also sponsors the
Future Farmers of America. Mr. Gabriel received his B.S. de-
gree in Agriculture and Science at N.C. State. He now lives
in Charlotte, but he, his wife, and their two children spend their
summers camping.
MR. ARTHUR MEACHAM
Teaching agriculture at North, Mr. Meacham sponsors the
F.F.A. also. From N.C. State he received his B.S. degree. In
the summer he enjoys attending workshops and conventions.
He raises Dalmatian dogs as a hobby.
MRS. ELEANOR PUCKETT
Family living and home economics are the two subjects that
Mrs. Puckett teaches. She also sponsors the Future Home-
makers of America. She received her B.S. from Appalachian
State Teachers College. She, her husband, and two sons live
near Huntersville. Mrs. Puckett often has extra duties helping
with social events at North.
MRS. BOBBIE ROSS
Appalachian State Teachers College is where Mrs. Ross earned
her B.S. degree. At North she teaches family living and home
economics. She is also certified to teach biology and general
science. She is co-sponsor of the F.H.A. She makes her resi-
dence in Huntersville. Her main hobby is sewing.
Courses In Business Edu
Most girls who are not planning to go to college
do plan to work. This is the student who gets the most
benefit from the commercial courses. Several subjects
are offered and many students take most of them either
in the junior or the senior year. Typing I and II are
offered. Typing courses are popular among college-
bound students also, for they know there is a need for
typing in college. Shorthand I and II are also offered.
For those who wish to go even further, there is book-
keeping, office machines and filing, and secretarial prac-
tice.
Students should keep in mind that an average of
at least 80 in English is required before a student may
take Shorthand I. Before taking Shorthand II, a student
must have an average of at least 80 on English and
Shorthand I. No student can successfully pass either
of these courses unless he has a good foundation in
English, and success in Shorthand II naturally depends
on a good foundation in the subject.
MRS. DONNA HELTON
Teacher of distributive education, Mrs. Helton sponsors the
D.E. Club. She received her B.S. in business administration at
High Point College. Her main hobby is her new husband,
Joel E. Helton. She will spend this summer earning her Mas-
ters at the University of North Carolina.
MRS. SUE JONES
Mrs. Jones teaches bookkeeping, office practice, and typing.
She received her B.S. degree at Winthrop. Now residing in
Charlotte with her husband, she enjoys working in the yard
and caring for her pet dog. She drives a Renault, which is
about the first car one sees parked at school early in the
mornings.
MRS. MARY ALICE MILLER
Having received her B.S. degree at Western Carolina, Mrs.
Miller teaches Shorthand I and Typing I and II at North.
She, her husband, and their daughter, Marsha, are now settled
down in their new home in Allen Hills; however, they spend
much time in the mountains during the summer.
MRS. ANNIE SUE PHIFER
Spending most of the summer at their cabin on the river, Mrs.
Phifer and her husband enjoy swimming and fishing. During
the school year, Mrs. Phifer teaches Typing and Shorthand II.
She is a member of the Business and Professional Women's
Club and the Derita Woman's Club. She received her B.S.
degree in Business at Western Carolina College.
ation Offered To Many
Mrs. Jones showed Lynn Wally how to use the transcribing
machine.
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Guiding a student to choose the college which best fits his
needs is one of the important responsibilities of the guidance de-
partment. Here Mrs. Holbrook shows a directory of colleges to
Jerry Neal.
Counselers Help Students
Beginning this year guidance counseling has become
a full-time department at North. Working with stu-
dents through such tests as NEDT, PSAT, and SAT is
a part of the work of Mrs. Holbrook and Mr. Jones,
who make up the Guidance Department. They not only
guide and counsel students, but also fill in application
forms for college, interpret test scores, and provide all
MR. TARON S. JONES
Commuting from Polkton, N. C, where he makes his home,
Mr. Jones is completing his first full year of counseling at
North. He received his B.S. at N.C. State and his Masters from
from Appalachian State Teachers College. He is a full-time
guidance counselor and sponsor for the Student Council at
North.
MRS. CHRISTINE HOLBROOK
Residing at Huntcrsville, Mrs. Holbrook spends her leisure time
reading and doing needlepoint. A member of the first faculty
at North after its opening, she has continued to teach at North,
where she now teaches one class of Latin I and is a guidance
counselor. In the summer she keeps house and visits antique
shops in the surrounding counties. Mrs. Holbrook received her
A.B. degree from W.C.U.N.C.
necessary information about colleges.
All of the scholarships are handled by this depart-
ment, and the counselors are always alert to help any
student apply for them and give tests to determine
whether the student is eligible for one. The counselor's
job is to help wherever he can and no other work can
be so satisfying.
After students have taken College Board's tests and the scores
have been received, the counselors go over the scores with the
students so that they may know just what they did on the test.
Here Mr. Jones explains Vera Stephens' score to her.
MRS. MARY LOU DAGGY
Sponsoring the North Star, Mrs. Daggy also teaches Algebra I,
English II, and public speaking. Her hobbies are music, sew-
ing, and spectator sports. Mrs. Daggy attends a Mathematics
Institute during the summer, where she studies the modern
approach to mathematics. Her residence is in Davidson, and
she attends the Davidson College Presbyterian Church.
MRS. CHRISTA GRIFFIN
Sewing and her grandchildren are the hobbies of Mrs. Griffin.
She teaches business math at North. She received her B.S. and
her M.A. at McMurray College, Georgetown College, and Co-
lumbia University. She makes her residence in Davidson.
MR. RONALD MARSHALL
After receiving his B.S. at Appalachian, Mr. Marshall recently
received his masters from the University of North Carolina. He
teaches geometry, algebra and trigonometry, Matrix Algebra
and Elementary Functions, and sponsors the Math Club.
MR. MARTIN PETERSON
Teacher of algebra and sponsor of the Hi-Y, Mr. Peterson was
graduated from Atlantic Christian College, where he received
his B.S. degree. In the summer he manages a private swimming
club. He lives in Charlotte with his wife Jacqueline and his
daughter, Mary Jacque.
Modern Approach Taken By Mathematics Students
Judi Powell and Judy Stancil discuss a truth table in Symbolic
Logic.
Mathematics does much to develop the mind. Real-
izing this fact. North's math department has this year
taken a new and more modern approach to the subject.
Beginning with Algebra I, the student becomes familiar
with the use of unknown quantities; Algebra II continues
this. College Algebra and trigonometry is offered for
the interested college preparatory classes. A new com-
bination of plane and solid geometry prepared by the
School Mathematics Study Group is offered too. In the
senior year a qualified student may take a relatively
new course, Elementary Functions and Matrix Algebra.
Business Math is offered to those students who plan
to enter the field of commercial vocations immediately
after high school.
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MRS. MARY SUE CRONE
Teaching girls' physical education, Mrs. Crone sponsors the
Booster Club, the Girls' Athletic Association, and the varsity and
junior varsity cheerleaders. She received her B.S. in education
at the University of Alabama. Her hobbies are sewing and
bowling. Another is raising kittens. She and her husband re-
side in Charlotte.
MR. WILLIAM L. RATTEREE
Teaching world history, current events, and physical education,
Mr. Ratteree is one of the new teachers at North. He received
his A.B. in Physical Education from Mercer University and his
Masters from U.N.C. Having golf and hunting as his hobbies,
he coaches football. He makes his home in Huntersville with
his wife and three children.
Before Mrs. Crone came out for organized class activities, the
girls in the PE class practiced shooting goals and just talked.
Co-ordination And Teamwork
Acquired In P. E. Classes
Physical education is devoted to the development
of the body. Teaching students to get along together,
to practice good sportsmanship, and to become profi-
cient in many games and sports are also aims of these
classes.
Boys' P. E. classes spend the majority of the year
playing basketball and softball. They enjoy other sports,
however, and take an active interest in all of them.
Ready to play, these boys in physical education class warmed
up before beginning the game.
Girls also enjoy basketball and softball. They play
badminton, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and other games.
Providing a break from the ordinary routine of aca-
demic courses, phys. ed. permits the student to "let off
steam." Classmates get to know each other better, de-
velop stronger characteristics of sportsmanship and de-
termination, and most important of all, improve in
agility, gracefulness, and general health.
Don Pope and Johnny Griffin were interested in wrestling. Don
had wrestled in competition, but Johnny was new at the sport.
Showing that he was a good sport, Don tried to show Johnny how
to escape from his opponent's hold.
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For the first time, world history was
taught by television this year at North.
Mr. Haynes takes a break while the
TV teacher takes over the class.
Social Studies Teach Responsibilities To Modern Democracy
This year there were some changes in the social students are required to take world history. This means
studies curricula. For the first time Current Events that all students at North will graduate with at least
was offered as a regular course, and World History was two units in social studies, as United States history is
taught by television. The addition of the TV course already a required course.
was made possible by the purchase of transmission Other social studies such as Family Living, Bible I
equipment by a few prominent businessmen in Char- and II, Geography or Economics-Sociology were offered
lotte. as electives for students who wished to take more than
Be ginning with the present Sophomore Class, all the required social studies courses.
MR. MACK HAYNES
Sponsoring the Key Club and coaching football and baseball
are the extra-curricular activities of Mr. Haynes. He teaches
world history and physical education. He received his B.S. and
his Masters from A.S.T.C. In Long Creek, where he lives, he
is a summer recreational director.
MISS LEILA JOHNSTON
Miss Johnston teaches Bible I and II and Word Study and has
a junior homeroom. She sponsors the Bible Club and is a mem-
ber of the U.S. Naval Reserve. At Salem College and the
Presbyterian School of Christian Education, she earned her
Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Miss Johnston's present hob-
bies are bowling, bridge, and a kitten.
MISS ELEANOR RIGNEY
Woman's College is Miss Rigney's Alma Mater. Here she re-
ceived her A.B. degree. She teaches U.S. history and dramatics.
Her hobbies are reading, swimming, and music. She also enjoys
the theater and traveling. She plans a trip to Europe during
the summer.
MR. WILLIAM L. ROSS
Mr. Ross received his B.S. at Appalachian State Teachers Col-
lege. He teaches economics and sociology, U.S. history, and
world history. He is junior varsity basketball and football coach.
Mr. Ross enjoys all sports, particularly fishing.
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Frank Ghigo's exhibit took first place in the physics division of
the Physical Sciences in the Science Fair. David Dellinger had
been examining it.
Third prize went to Billie Jean McKeown for her exhibit on cel-
lulose acetate. This was a physical science project. Wayne Walker
seemed interested in this project.
In the chemistry division of the Physical Sciences, Jane Bates
won second place. Ronnie Norman was interested in this project
about the pancreas.
Janice Griffin took a look at one of the booklets from Anita
Dresser's first place winner in the Biological Science Division of
the Science Fair.
Last year's exhibits were excellent, too. Here Dixie Cochrane
took a fourth place with her biology project.
Winning an honorable mention in the chemistry projects was
the one worked up by Roy Smith and Kirk Ewart. Mr. Woodrow
examined this one carefully.
MRS. MARIAN COCHRAN
Having received her B.S. degree at Marshall College, Mrs. Coch-
ran also attended Woman's College and the University of Mary-
land. She teaches biology and business math. Mrs. Cochran
has two small boys who keep her quite busy when she is not
at school.
MRS. HELEN HART
Teaching Biology I and sponsoring the Science Club are Mrs.
Hart's activities this year. She received her B.S. degree at
Lander College. Nature studies, sports, and reading are among
her hobbies. She spends her summers at school and on trips
to the mountains. She and her husband live on Sugaw Creek
Road.
Science is one of the most rewarding fields in which
a student may study. Never before has there been
such a need for well trained scientists in almost every
field; hence there is an excellent opportunity for the
student who is interested. If he has the interest and
the ability, there is no limit as to what he can do.
Biology is required of all students for graduation
and is offered to every sophomore. Chemistry and
physics are also offered in order to encourage the stu-
dent to take advanced work and to prepare him for
college. Students are encouraged to work on their own.
Helping to increase the interest in the science de-
partment are the Science Club and the annual Science
Fair. Keeping up with the world in which we live is
furthered by the knowledge gained through the science
courses.
In the interest of science, Mr. Anderson, of Oak Ridge, Tennes-
see, talked to the group on nuclear power, demonstrating his talk
with certain mechanical devices which illustrated clearly what he
was saying.
Science Teaches The Techniques Of Discovery
MR. EVERETTE PIGG
Now teacher of biology and physical education, Mr. Pigg was
graduated from Furman University with an A.B. degree. Hunt-
ing, fishing, and camping are among his activities. He spends
his summers as assistant director of Camp Chatuga for Boys,
of which he is part owner.
MR. LARRY WOODROW
In his second year at North, Mr. Woodrow teaches chemistry
and physics. He received his B.S. degree from Appalachian
State Teachers College. He sponsors the Science Club, in which
activity he takes a great interest. He works with students inter-
ested in photography. His summers are spent searching for sur-
plus items that can be used in the science department.
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Mr. Prcsson explained to David Fincher and Jimmy Hunter the work of the carburetor.
Drivers Education Helps Build Safe Drivers
school term, sophomore phys. ed. students receive class-
room training through which they learn the parts of a
car, the rules of the road, and many other things of
value to them when they begin driving.
Sometime during the year each member that has
taken the classroom training receives two weeks of
"under-the-wheel" training in a dual-controlled car. Be-
cause of this careful training perhaps many accidents
may be avoided.
MR. WADE H. PRESSON
Teaching driver education, Mr. Presson is interested in safety
work. He received his B.S. and his certificate in Driver Educa-
tion at Wingate Junior College, Appalachian, and Catawba.
His hobbies are hunting and deep sea fishing. He lives in
Charlotte with his wife and three children.
Because of the number of highway accidents, the
North Carolina Legislature passed a bill to put Driver
Education into the school curriculum. Each person who
purchases an automobile license plate is charged one
dollar extra to pay for this additional course.
North is fortunate to have the facilities for such
a course. It is set up in accordance with the state re-
quirements and works in conjunction with the physical
education department. For the first six weeks of the
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MR. JAMES T. ANTHONY
Having obtained his Master of Music degree at Westminster
Choir College, Mr. Anthony teaches chorus and sponsors the
Girls' and the Boys' Ensembles. Part of his time is spent at
the junior high, where he teaches the same subjects. Mr. An-
thony enjoys photography and swimming in his leisure time.
MR. WILLIAM J. COCHRAN
Having earned his Masters at the University of Maryland, Mr.
Cochran teaches the useful arts: Industrial Arts, Mechanical
Drawing, and at times arts and crafts. Drawing, painting, pho-
tography, and fishing are a few of his hobbies. He coaches
cross country and track at North.
MR. JOHN MERRITT
One of the newcomers to North, Mr. Merritt teaches art and
sponsors the Art Students' Guild. He received his B.S. and
his Masters in Art at East Carolina College. His hobbies are
music and industrial design. In the summer he is camp coun-
selor; however, he would like to be a full time sculptor.
MR. LAWRENCE E. PHILLIPS
Director of North's band, Mr. Phillips is a graduate of Appa-
lachian State Teachers College, where he received his A.B. in
Music. Fishing, woodworking, and art are his hobbies, along
with his two daughters and a son. He makes his home in
Derita.
Music And Art Classes Create
Beauty Of Sound And Form
Bobby Henderson won the Gold Key Award in the Scholastic
Art Contest, and his winning trademark is to be entered in com-
petition in a higher level contest. Here he shows the album cover
which he designed, along with the work of other members of the
class.
Newly added to the list of courses is that of art,
which is offered two periods each day. Students have de-
signed album covers, illustrated short stories, and copied
and designed original trademarks as a part of their
work. They have also done some paper and wood sculp-
ture. They enjoy the results of each other's work as
well as their own.
Also in the list of courses most enjoyed by many
students are the chorus and band classes. Here one
also gets pleasure from self-expression.
One of the useful arts in expression is forming
things from wood and metal. Designing and drafting
is included in this department. Industrial Arts I and II
and Mechanical Drawing I and II are offered to inter-
ested students.
Chorus classes presented Christmas music for the students at as-
sembly and the P.T.A.
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Ann Dunlap got off her bus to begin another day at North.
Riding School Bus-Daily Experience For North Students
Father says, "When I was a child I had to walk ten
miles in the rain and the snow to get to school"; how-
ever, that can never be said by his sons and daughters,
for they ride modern buses to school and back each day.
Rising early enough to catch the bus is a chore for
some of the students for many travel twenty to thirty
miles each day and must leave home early. But once on
the bus one cannot sleep, for there are always the "eager
beavers" who must keep up a constant chattering and
noise making. Some try to study that homework that
they did not get the night before, but the bus is a
poor place to do that.
It would seem that the bus is merely a place of
commotion and noise, but that is not true. Drivers have
to give their attention to the safe driving of the bus;
and if students get too noisy, they are asked to get
quiet. For those that refuse there is a trip to see the
principal.
Riding the bus is quite a part of a student's life —
one he feels he could do without sometimes, but never-
theless a necessity for most of them.
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With the sound of the bell to end class fading away, the students have to rush to get to the next
class on time or to get to the cafeteria so they will not be last in the lunch line.
Everyday Activities Not Connected With Classes Enjoyed
Many of the things that happen at school outside
the class periods are also a part of the school day. Rush-
ing to lockers, trying to find a place to put books while
one goes to lunch, forgetting to buy note paper and
having to rush to the school store before the bell rings,
and just standing in the hall chatting are some of these
activities that help make up the day.
During lunch period Janice Ussery and Mary Alexander were caught by the photographer
as they served Linda Purser and Jane Hoke.
Working in the school store is fun for some of the
commercial students, for there they get to meet and
know most of the students at school. They render a
service to the school, and also to the students. The store
is open before school and during both lunch periods.
Here one may obtain the necessary tools for doing one's
class and homework.
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Among other duties, Mrs. Fran-
ces Beard, manager of the school
cafeteria, prepared a certain num-
ber of menus for the county office.
Cafeteria Staff Alert To Students'
Physical Needs
"Get that meat into the oven! Those potatoes
haven't been peeled, have they? Is that cake iced yet?"
These are a few snatches of conversation that might be
heard coming from the cafeteria on any busy morning,
as North's cafeteria staff prepared well-balanced and
appetizing meals. They served approximately 700 stu-
dents each day, and sometime this could be a hard and
thankless task. However, they did an efficient job with-
out complaint.
Cheerfully preparing and serving meals each day were (back
row) Mrs. Elsie Deaton, Mrs. Helen Rivens, Mrs. Rosetta White,
(front row) Mrs. Evelyn Burris, Mrs. Gladys Bostic, and Mrs.
Dessie Barkley.
As well as a time to satisfy appetites, lunch time offered one of the few times during the day when students could meet and talk
and have fun.
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Each morning before students and teachers ar-
rived at school, Mr. Deaton opened the school doors.
Then began a full day of sweeping each classroom, keep-
ing facilities clean, and running a mop over the hall
floors after each class and each lunch period. Waste-
baskets were to be emptied and classrooms dusted, too.
The men on the janitorial staff and the custodian
were responsible for the grounds and kept the grass cut
and the shrubbery weeded. There was much to be done,
so no one could shirk his duty. They worked together
well.
Mr. Hugh Deaton, Custodian, directed the janitorial staff in
their duties. Mr. Deaton was an avid fan at all North's athletic
events, and one could hear his voice above all others, especially
when he didn't agree with the officials.
Custodian And Janitorial Staff Work Well To Serve School
Members of the janitorial staff were Theodore Cornelius, Sudie Cornelius, John Staton and Walter
Walker.
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Here Thomas Polk was instructed to dispatch orders to the militia and com-
mittee of safety officers to attend the convention on May 19, 1775.
Pep rallies held in front of the school on fall mornings to boost school spirit before football games provided opportunities for
large groups of students to socialize.
ORGANIZATIONS
Queens Museum became the seedbed of revolution,
for it was within the walls of this small school and at
Alexandriana that Mecklenburg leaders would frequently
meet to discuss the darkening situation of the colonies
and what the Carolina's back country would do about it.
From these meetings grew the efficient leadership that
would lead them through the revolution. The militia
met to drill and make plans, and through strong leaders
they were able to carry on when everything seemed lost.
Organizations have their place in any community,
and North has found that organizations give an oppor-
tunity for more students to develop leadership and a
spirit of cooperation. Clubs are planned to co-ordinate
a student's outside interests with the school work; so
much is gained from being a participant in these organi-
zations. They prove successful for both students and
school.
Classes and the Administration divisions required ut-
most care to see that all statistics were correct. Barbara
Hefner headed the Classes section, with Janet Cherry
assisting, while Allen Sheperd planned the section on
the faculty and the curriculum.
An error meant erasing on three copies when one was drawing
up the final pages for an offset book. Charlie Faye Scroggs and
Corinne Dotger were proud of their plans for the Features
section.
Viking Receives First Place In Judging At Columbia
Sports writing has a vocabulary all its own as Bobby Beaver,
Working enthusiastically on the theme in the introduction, Judy . Susan Allison, and Johnny Sutton found out when writing copy
Standi and Ginger Puckett were thrilled with the illustrations for the various sports. Keeping accurate records was also im-
Mr. Whitsett sent to them. portant.
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Using the two-hundredth birthday of Mecklenburg
County as the occasion to set the theme, THE NORTH
MECKLENBURG STORY, the Viking staff began to
plan what they hoped would be the best edition of the
Viking ever published. Such an undertaking was an
ambitious one, but the staff felt the opportunity was
too great to ignore.
Where to begin? What materials to use? How to
present the theme? Oh, there were dozens of questions.
But when Mr. Kenneth Whitsett volunteered to draw the
illustrations and Mr. Legette Blythe offered the galley
of his new history even before it was published, plans
began to take form. It was a proud staff that searched
into the great history that is the heritage of every North
Mecklenburger.
Recording North's history and pleasing the students
at the same time are aims of the Viking staff; however,
amid all this, members strive to practice good journalistic
reporting in both copy and pictures. The 1961 Viking
received a first place in judging at Columbia University
and a B plus from NSYA in Missouri. This was good,
but the '62 staff strove to do better.
Looking over the dummy was pleasant when everyone had his
plans worked out. Co-Editors Martha Ashcraft and Barbara Hef-
ner were pleased that someone had been at work.
Enthusiastic about the central idea, the staff asked
the cooperation of the students to help publish a 9x12
annual for the first time at North. They were willing
to help. The staff spent many hours in planning each
section. Deadlines came — some were met and some
were not — but the work went on. It was a great day
when the Viking went to press, but an even greater
one when the staff was able to distribute them to the
student body. Then, and only then, could they breathe
a sigh of relief and be proud of their efforts.
Responsible for work on the clubs section were M artha Ashcraft, Tommy Benfield, Patsy Shoemaker,
Photographer Mike Norris, and Janet Carpenter. Dra wing up pages and proofreading were tedious tasks.
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Made up of homeroom presidents and officers of a limited num-
ber of other clubs, the Student Council is the most important
organization at North. Members were (FIRST ROW) Rudy
Ferguson, Christine Porter, Zoe Hough, Suzy Daggy, Marsha
Miller, Sherry Taylor, Jackie Comfort, Phyllis Wagner, Mildred
Hope, Judy Ryrd, Linda Boyles, Jane Bates, Barbara Hefner,
Peggy StilweU, (SECOND ROW) Jimmy Poole, Bobby John-
son, Willie Brown, Eugene Link, Gwen Whitley, Mirny Martin,
David Barnette, Susanne Rayburn, Anita Mandracchia, Cameron
Student Council Members
Presiding at most of the assembly programs,
Charles Lloyd guided the Council throughout
the year. He also presided at the Council
meetings.
Coleman, Donna Sellers, Vera Stephens, (THIRD ROW) Nelson
Perry, Sammy Sherrill, Davis Crater, Bobby Kerns, Bobby Hinson,
Dagmar Tauber, Billie Jean McKeown, Martha Ashcraft, Mar-
garet Bourdeaux, Howard McCoy, Ronnie Norman, William
Smith, (FOURTH ROW) Ronnie Gibson, Steve Ferrell, Johnny
Wallace, Phil Howard, Joe Lowman, Harold Armstrong, Eugene
Brown, Currie Johnston, Joe Rogers, Furman Hough, Richard
Raymer, and Wally Barnett.
old Responsible Positions
Elected in the spring of the school year, Student Council Offi-
cers take office the following fall. Many plans are formulated
in the summer, however, so that the Council's work can be ex-
pedited. Officers were Charles Lloyd (STANDING) President;
Davis Crater, Vice-President; Mary Justice, Secretary; and Eugene
Brown, Treasurer.
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Scheduling homerooms for devotions and
seeing that someone is there to lead devo-
tions over the intercom each morning is the
work of the Devotions Committee, composed
of Bobby Kerns and Lynda McCall. Plan-
ning and working out a schedule for chapel
programs twice each month was the re-
sponsibility of Suzy Daggy, and Susanne
Rayburn, Chairman.
Committees Enable Council To Work Effectively
Each month homerooms nominate some student Students express their opinions and ideas freely in Student Council
who has been outstanding for that month to receive meetings. Members listened as Margaret Bourdeaux discussed a motion,
a Student of the Month Award. Phil Howard, recipi-
ent of this award in October, was congratulated by
Charles Lloyd, President of the Council.
Much of the work done by the Student Council is
carried out by the Committees, whose chairmen are ap-
pointed by the newly elected president and the other
Executive Council members in the spring. Then the
chairman has the whole summer to plan the activities
to be carried out by his committee.
Keeping in mind some of the aims of the Student
Council, one of which is to foster a closer student-facultv
relationship and also a closer relationship with other
schools, each committee member tries to make the work
of the council more effective.
Some of the projects this year included the Sopho-
more Sock Hop, a toy and clothing drive at Christmas,
and a Valentine dance to raise money to buy warmups
for the basketball team. Other activities were planned
for the year.
Chapel programs included speakers such as Dr. Labonov from
Davidson College. Dagmar Tauber listened intently to his talk.
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"Do you know whose homeroom won first place?" asked nearly
everyone. Competition was great among the students at Home-
coming as exhibits were placed in the foyer for judging. "Feast
on East" was the theme, as the homecoming game was between
the Rebs and the Eagles. Corinne Dotger turned to straighten
the tube she had pushed to one side on the exhibit from Mrs.
Booster Committee P
Hart's homeroom. Mrs. Mott's homeroom won first place with
an exhibit of cannibals feasting on the Eagles. From a device
placed underneath the table, smoke poured out around the pot
in which the Eagle was being cooked. Mrs. Hart's exhibit also
placed.
ved Real Reb Rouser
Yet another facet of the Student Council is the
Booster Committee. Striving to boost school spirit, the
Committee this year sold pom-poms, tags, and Rebel
badges in the "Spirit Shoppe," a section of the foyer
partitioned off with blue and white covered posts. Be-
fore a game, posters appeared as if by magic on the
walls of each wing of the buildings, and the stadium
and goal posts were bedecked with blue and white
streamers.
Tina Shepherd was crown bearer at Homecoming.
Booster Committee members received points for work done and
the number of meetings attended. Some of the members had a
high average, while some of them had attended only a few of
the meetings and had left the work to others. Members were
(FIRST ROW) Jean Long, Terrye Edwards, Jackie Comfort,
Zoe Hough, Vera Stephens, Co-Chairman; Marsha Miller, Co-
Chairman; Sherry Allen, Suzy Daggy, Elaine Hinson, Marcia
Henry, (SECOND ROW) Jean Hobbs, Vicki Allen, Mary Jo
This year the Booster Committee was in charge of
the chapel program when each candidate for Home-
coming Queen was ushered onto the stage by the senior
boy that had chosen her for his sponsor. Festivities that
led up to the crowning of the Queen were also planned
by the Committee, as well as the contest for the best
homeroom exhibit.
Booster Committee members found time to plan recreation to-
gether. Bowling was a favorite means of getting together for
Wayne Walker, Bobby Beaver, Mike Rodman. Vera Stephens
kept score for them.
Greene, Donna Sellers, Cherry Wagstaff, Pat Moore, Mildred
Hope, Sherry Taylor, Phyllis Wagner, Allen Shepherd, (THIRD
ROW) Donna Wiegand, Mary Withers, Carole Moss, Billy Jean
McKeown, Nancy Rogers, Jill Gammon, Beth Alexander, Linda
Purser, Jane Bates, (FOURTH ROW) Denny Gryder, Bobby
Beaver, Mike Rodman, Mary Ann Holland, Tommy Benfield,
Margaret Bourdeaux, Mary Hopkins, and Ginger Puckett.
To keep school spirits high and to show appreciation for the
effort the football team had made, the Booster Committee invited
the boys on the team to sit together and then served cake to
them after their regular lunch. They did the same thing for the
basketball teams. Mr. Hurd, Director of Athletics at North,
seemed to be enjoying the cake as much as Marsha Miller en-
joyed serving it.
Enthusiastic Boosters Involved In Many Projects
Even before school opened, plans were being made
for boosting school spirit, and the Booster Committee
was ready with many new ideas. Ye Okie Spirit Shoppe
was set up in the foyer before school and during lunch
periods to sell pom-poms, tags, Rebel buttons, and
badges.
Working after school before each game, posters
and signs were made and placed in the halls, goal posts
were decorated, huge signs made and put up in the
stadium, and sections were marked for cheering.
Homecoming was largely the responsibility of the
Booster Committee as they planned for the homeroom
exhibits, carried out the presentation of the Sponsors,
conducted the election of the Homecoming Queen, and
planned for the Coronation ceremonies. They also
planned a dance, an Old South Ball, for spring.
On the day of the Homecoming game,
the Booster Committee sold chrysanthemums
to the students. The day was designated
as Blue and White Day, and the white
'mums with a blue ribbon added to the
occasion. It was a great day for North.
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Participating in the summer program of the AFS allows North
to send a student to Europe for the summer. Each year there
are several applicants for this trip to some far-away place, and
this year was no different. Applying for the privilege of repre-
senting North were Phyllis Wagner, Bobby Beaver, Jane Bates,
Zoe Hough, and Allen Shepard.
Rated as one of the most active of the Student
Council Committees, the AFS Committee is now biding
its time waiting to hear from the national office as to
which applicant will be chosen to participate in the
summer program, - Americans Abroad. North Meck-
lenburg has participated in the winter program or the
School Program. This year Dagmar Tauber is at North for
a year under the school program. Three North students
are still in competition to be chosen to spend this coming
summer in a home abroad as a teenage ambassador of the
United States. It is the hope of the students that one of
these - Zoe Hough, Jane Bates, and Phyllis Wagner -
will be chosen to go.
The AFS Committee works with the American Field
Service, a private, non-profit educational organization,
whose purpose is the furthering of understanding and
good will among the peoples of the world. It carries
out this purpose by bringing teenage students from
abroad to study in American high schools and to live
in American families and communities for a year. It also
sends American teenagers abroad to live with families
and to be a part of a foreign community.
Getting To Know Each Other Well Brings About Friendships
Some of the members of the AFS Commit-
tee were Phyllis Wagner, Dagmar Tauber, an
exchange student from Germany; Margaret
Bourdeaux, and Mirny Martin, in whose home
Dagmar is living during her stay at North.
Choosing the applicants from all those who
apply to represent North in competition in the
national office of the American Field Service
is no light responsibility. Members of the fac-
ulty and representatives from the community
form this group, which is composed of Mrs.
Estelle Mott, Mrs. Patsy Troutman, Dr. L. K.
Boggs, Mr. Bryce Hurd, Mrs. W. G. Workman,
and Mr. Gil Branch.
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Of equal importance is each member of the Student Council, but
mittees of the Council that have to carry on a large part of the woi
is the Social Committee composed of Rudy Ferguson, Phyllis Wagni
Barnette, who is the chairman of the group, and Donna Sellers.
Social Activities Imp<
Placing table decorations in just the right spot,
stringing balloons from wires overhead, and seeing that
refreshments are plentiful are Commonplace duties for
the Social Committee. Headed by Wally Barnette, the
Committee planned the Sophomore Sock Hop, which
was the highlight of the fall festivities for the incoming
Sophomores. Welcoming each member of the class were
posters, and refreshments were set up in the lobby of
the gym, where the sock hop was held. Most of the
Sophomores came, participated, and had fun.
Perhaps the most responsible job of the Social Corn-
Dancing to "canned" music,
there are some com-
ic. Such a committee
r, Jane Bates, Wallv
>rtant To School Life
mittee was the Homecoming dance, when all the gradu-
ates came back and had fun with the present students.
Everything had to be just right, and it was. Dancing
to the music of an orchestra, some members of which
were former North graduates, everyone had fun. And
new for the committee this year was the planning of
the Valentine Sock Hop. It was also a success and many
students thought it was the most enjoyable of any of
the social events planned by the Student Council. Yes,
a Social Committee is important to any school.
Sophomores had fun together.
Seeing that the news of the school was sent in to the local news-
papers was the duty of the members of the Publicity Committee,
composed of Jackie Comfort, Billie Jean McKeown, Anne Marie
Osborne, Bennett Setzer, and Joe Lowman.
One of the duties of the House and Grounds Committee, made
up of William Smith and Cameron Coleman, was to set up the
public address system for devotions and announcements. Students
Christine Porter and Nelson Perry took their turn doing morning
devotions.
School Publicity Important To Students And Community
To make publicly known the activities of North
is the purpose of the House and Grounds, Publicity, and
Handbook Committees. These committees realize that
the more one knows about the school the better one
understands what the school is trying to do.
HOUSE and GROUNDS is responsible for making
the students aware of coming events, changes in sched-
ule, and many other such things. PUBLICITY lets the
general public know what has happened and what is
planned at the school. SCRAPBOOK is responsible for
keeping the history of the school for a given year by
means of newspaper clippings; but most important is the
work on the handbook, which is given to each Sophomore
and each new student. This is the guide and pattern
for his year at North.
Keeping a scrapbook of all the clippings pertaining to the
school and its activities was interesting for Ginger Puckett and
Margaret Bourdeaux, chairman.
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It was very gratifying to members of the Student
Council and its sponsor, Mr. Taron Jones, to hear stu-
dents say they had found the answers to many of their
questions concerning college. Representatives from ap-
proximately thirty colleges came to North on College
Day to talk to juniors and seniors about their college
requirements and the courses offered in particular fields.
Students asked many questions of these representa-
tives, and after the three general discussion periods of
forty-five minutes each, students talked individually with
the representative of the college in which he was par-
ticularly interested. Did the college put much stress
on engineering courses? Was there a chance for a
work scholarship? Could a student major in music
at this college? And so the question and answer period
went.
Other questions were answered in the literature
given to interested students, but there was nothing to
equal the direct approach. Students were inspired to
think more intently about college, and the Student Coun-
cil felt that its many hours of planning had been worth
while.
Cameron Coleman questioned Dr. Ruth, of Catawba College,
about the advantages offered by Catawba.
Although many of the College Day
plans were carried out by other mem-
bers of the Student Council, the Hos-
pitality Committee greeted the repre-
sentatives, served coffee and doughnuts
to them before the sessions began, and
with other students guided them to their
general meetings. Such is the work of
the Committee.
Zoe Hough, chairman of the Hospitality Committee, Howard McCoy, and Nelson Perry
greet Dagmar Tauber, exchange student from Germany.
Enjoying coffee and doughnuts were Mr. Robert Hopkins (Mars Hill College), Barbara
Blythe (a North Guide), Miss Carolyn Griffin (Erskine College), and Dr. Earl Ruth
(Catawba College). Standing ready to help were Donelle Ranson, Corinne Dotger, and
Patsy Hoke, North Guides.
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Drawing cartoons and setting headlines called for using the
mimeoscope. It wasn't hard to do after one had practiced as had
Wanda Upright and Tommy Russell.
North Star Staff Practice
Staff members interview various personalities; com-
pose articles of interest to the student body, fit articles
to space allotted; cut stencils; draw headlines; run the
stencils on the mimeograph; and staple at least 750
copies each week. Thus the student earns a unit's credit
for his work.
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Stapling the paper was about as tiresome as any job could be,
but since it was a part of getting the newspaper out on time,
Lynn Slayton, Vicki Allen, Mary Jo Greene, Mary Ann Holland,
Sherry Taylor, and Ray Baucom worked faithfully until the job
was done.
ood Journalistic Habits
Where's the paper? I want to see who won the
election? Yes, elections of officers and superlatives, as
well as other important news, are scooped by the North
Star. Keeping the students informed is the main ob-
jective of this student newspaper put out by the journal-
ism class.
Having written the copy, Roy Smith and Wally Barnett instruct
Elaine Howard and Johnny Sutton in setting up what they had
written.
Setting the machine in motion was Joe Lowman, while proof-
reading fell to Patsy Shoemaker and Brenda McGraw.
Tapping members into the National Honor Society was an impressive
occasion. Former members (STANDING) were Eugene Brown, Harold
Threatt, Frank Ghigo, Susanne Rayburn, Betty Cunnupp, Doris Cook, Gay-
nelle Crook, Doris Brown, and Patsy Shoemaker. New members ( SEATED )
were Jimmy Poole, Davis Crater, Currie Johnston, Zoe Hough, Isla Vance,
Cherry Wagstaff, Reita Pendry, Corinne Dotger, and Tommy Benfield.
High Principles Stressed By
National Honor Society
Membership in the National Honor Society is at-
tained by those juniors and seniors who excel in scho-
lastic achievement, citizenship, character, service, and
leadership. Their aim must be to keep standards high,
to be of service to the school, and to strive for self-
improvement.
Each year the Honor Society gives a fifty-dollar
scholarship to some qualified senior. To raise money
for this, members carry out such projects as sock hops.
Programs of the Society were centered around the arts
and culture of America. To further their study in this
field, members attended a performance of A Midsummer
Night's Dream. To make activities meaningful and in-
teresting, other such programs were planned by the
members and their adviser, Mrs. Patsy Troutman.
Officers of the Honor Society listened to music from
A Midsummer Night's Dream before making a decision
to attend the performance at Ovens Auditorium. Suzy
Daggy was president; Linda McCall, treasurer; Mary
Justice, secretary; and Billie Jean McKeown, vice-presi-
dent.
After being tapped by Charles Lloyd, Johnny Black-
mon donned his robe, with the assistance of Eugene
Brown.
New members tapped in November were (SEATED) Mirny
Martin, Marsha Miller, Catherine Seay, Ginger Puckett, Johnny
Blackmon, and Judy Stancil. Other members were Suzy Daggy,
Margaret Bourdeaux, Billie Jean McKeown, Lynda McCall, Mary
Justice, Charles Lloyd, Bobby Kerns, Mary Beth Wilkinson, and
Sandra Dellinger.
Future Homemakers were ( FIRST ROW ) Sandra Dellinger, Edith Yaude, Jeannie Kiker, Phyllis Smith,
Judy Garrison, Cindy Stewart, Marie Pope, Frances Finger, (SECOND ROW) Isla Vance, Elaine Wil-
liams, Reeva Taylor, Jane Eakin, Janet Cherry, Pam Bullard, Bernice Caldwell, (THIRD ROW) Mrs.
Puckett, Marian Eubanks, Janet Carpenter, Linda Canipe, Carol Biddy, Linda Purser, Dixie Cochrane,
(FOURTH ROW) Jeannie Auten, Miriam Wilson, Brenda McGraw, Wanda Upright, Reita Pendry, Judy
Powell, Jane Riley, Susanne Rayburn, (FIFTH ROW) Bobbie Ferguson, Carolyn Dunn, Anne Dunlap,
Marie Eury, Marcia Perry, Jane Bates, and Charlsie Coyle.
(RIGHT) Having fun at the FHA Twirp Dance were Harold Threatt, Billie Jean McKeown,
Perry, Marsha Miller, Billy Hough and Vera Stephens.
Nelson
Future Homemakers And Teachers Look Forward
North's FHA had a busy year. They attended state,
district, and county rallies; and on March 1, they were
hostess for the county rally. Susanne Rayburn, presi-
dent of the Mecklenburg County FHA, presided. Dr.
J. Lem Stokes, of Pheiffer College, spoke to the group.
During FHA week the club had devotions and put
prayers and flowers on the cafeteria tables. They en-
tertained their parents at a banquet in April. The FHA
also sponsored the Twirp Dance, which was highlighted
by a fashion show. This social was one of the biggest
activities of the year for FHA members.
Because the purpose of the Future Teachers of
America is to learn more about the teaching profession,
members of the club offered their services to North's
faculty to grade and make out objective tests, to type,
and to run off materials on the duplicator. This was a
learning experience for the student.
Programs lent themselves to the objective strived
for: Each member must examine himself to learn
whether or not he would make a good teacher. The
club heard many guest speakers and planned interesting
programs for the meetings. Miss Hopkins was sponsor
for the group.
Looking over a scrapbook of clippings were ( SEATED ) Doris Brown, Anne Marie Osborne, Charlie Faye
Scroggs, Anna Pegram, (STANDING) Allen Shepherd, Vera Stephens, Tommy Benfield, Shirle-Anne Smith, and
Gail Wiegana.
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Officers of the Science Club were (FIRST ROW) Wayne Cline,
treasurer; Gail Wiegand, secretary; Shirle-Anne Smith, vice-presi-
dent; and Cameron Coleman, president. Other members of the
club were (SECOND ROW) Mrs. Hart, sponsor; Patsy Shoemaker,
Linda von Kamecke, Freddie Ayers, Van Cornelius, Chauncey
Edwards, Mr. Woodrow, sponsor; (THIRD ROW) Bobby Beaver,
Mac McKeown, Anita Dresser, Ann Thompson, Deanne Little,
Barbara Blythe, Allen Shepard, (FOURTH ROW) Scott Tread-
way, Ray Baucom, Roy Smith, Gene Trythall, Robert Lippard,
(FIFTH ROW) Kirk Evvart, Emory Icard, Tommy Benfield, and
Wayne Walker.
Varied Activities Mark Year For Science Club
Many were the activities of the Science Club this
year. Field trips were taken to the airport; to the Me-
morial School of Nursing; to Cowan's Ford Dam, which
is being constructed; and to other places having a direct
connection with science. Programs of the regular meet-
ings were the result of careful planning; invited guests
spoke to the club, and films were shown. Work days
were held when members made dark shades for the
Chemistry Lab.
Presenting a chapel program explaining some of the
projects entered in the Science Fair, which was spon-
sored by the Science Club, members proved that they
had worked long and hard. The exhibits showed much
thought and curiosity on the part of the students. Under
the leadership of Mrs. Hart and Mr. Woodrow, the
Science Club had a very eventful year.
Photography was an interesting part of the Science Club for
Bobby Lippard, Wayne Walker, and Gene Trythall.
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Billie Jean McKeown explained a project to the Math Club, deaux, Mike Stallings, Mirny Martin, Judy Powell, (THIRD ROW)
whose members were (FIRST ROW) Bobby Kerns, Suzy Daggy, Mr. Marshall, adviser, and Rick Burts. Billie Jean was president;
Lynda McCall, Judy Stancil, ( SECOND ROW ) Margaret Bour- Mirny, vice-president; and Lynda, secretary-treasurer.
Clubs Foster Cooperation And Promote Leadership
Activities of the students' division of the RED
CROSS included the annual membership drive and
the Toys for Tots campaign. The toys from the Red
Cross were combined with those received by the Student
Council and all were turned over to a service organi-
zation in the county for distribution. Plans of the mem-
bers included filling a chest with school supplies and
sending it overseas. This year club members have really
lent a helping hand.
Sponsored by Mr. Marshall, the objective of the
MATH CLUB is to help students think out problems
by the use of a short course in Logic and Sets. The Club
was a group of college preparatory students, interested
in higher mathematics. Since math plays such a large
part in one's life, members felt they had received some-
thing of great value because of this extra-curricular
activity.
Red Cross members were (FIRST
ROW) Carolyn Dunn, Reeva Taylor,
Toni Oxidine, Wanda Lowman, Pam
Bullard, Frances Finger, Mary Ann Aus-
tin, (SECOND ROW) Phyllis Wagner,
Shirle-Anne Smith, Joan Coone, Jane
Bates, Elizabeth Mundy, Mrs. Kluttz,
sponsor, (THIRD ROW) Jill Gammon,
Karen Sigmon, Mary Jo Greene, Dixie
Cochrane, Gary Phillips, Howard McCoy,
(FOURTH ROW) Tony Bolick, Frank-
lin Nance, Curtis Smith, Susanne Ray-
burn, Corinne Dotger, Tommy Manning,
and Bob Armstrong.
Carole Moss, secretary of the Bible Club, read the minutes of the last meeting as members of the club listened
for corrections to be made. Other members were Barbara Blythe, Phil Hoffman, Cynthia Alexander, vice-
president; Doris Cook, Miss Johnston, adviser; Bobby Henderson, Toni Moore, treasurer; Phil Black, Dean
Hunter, and Jandre Betterton. Tony Bolick was president.
Bible Club Develops Christian Understanding
One of the speakers invited to talk to the Bible Club was Mrs.
Hal Garmon. Cynthia Alexander, a member of the Club, listened
intently.
With growth in Christian fellowship, service to
club, school, and community, and growth in under-
standing as their goals, the Bible Club served the school
in many ways. At Christmas they visited the Mecklen-
burg Sanitorium, singing Christmas carols.
In early January it sponsored a baby picture contest.
Admission was charged to view the pictures, and con-
tests were conducted to determine winners. Votes were
a penny each and Mr. Hough won a pacifier as the
toughest; Dixie Cochrane, a tiny brush and comb in
a corsage as the prettiest; Diane Miller, a tiny doll in
a corsage as the cutest; and Jimmy Honeycutt, a clown
teething ring as the funniest. Money raised by this con-
test was used to purchase Bibles for distribution overseas
through the American Bible Society.
Phil Black placed the last of the baby pictures on the bulletin board before the display
was opened to the students.
Members of the Hi-Y found time to par-
ticipate in sports. They were (FIRST
ROW) Mickey Howard, Fred Entrekin,
Wally Barnett, Junior Fincher, Mr. Peterson,
the adviser, (SECOND ROW) Karl Sherrill,
Johnny Wallace, Steve Whisenant, Bobby
Barnhardt, Phil Howard, (THIRD ROW)
Tommy Black, Mike Regans, Currie John-
ston, Johnny Overcash, Darrell Hinson,
(FOURTH ROW) Rudy Ferguson, Joe
Rogers, Buddy Kidd, Davis Crater, and Ned
Williams.
Many Active Participants In Boys'Clubs
Since the Hi-Y is an affiliate of the YMCA, the mem-
bers are able to enjoy the facilities of this organization.
Although basketball is the main sport enjoyed by the
members, they also have fun in various other sports.
They play volleyball, work out on trampolines, practice
weight lifting, and swim in the "Y" pool every Wednes-
day night. These boys have fun together and also with
club members from other schools.
Each year the Monogram Club initiates new mem-
bers in the club. To be a candidate, one must have let-
tered in a sport. The purpose of the Club is to promote
sportsmanship through serving the school. Members are
in charge of the concession stand in the gymn and have
various other duties when they are needed. They meet
once a month to plan their activities and projects, one
of which is to give each senior boy a jacket on which
there is the insignia of the sport in which he lettered.
Boys who had lettered in a sport were
(FIRST ROW) Andy Barrett, Fred Entre-
kin, Phil Howard, vice-president; Butch
Hough, treasurer; Jerry Byers, Silas Davis,
Jim Causey, president; (SECOND ROW)
Mickey Howard, Steve Whisenant, Larry
King, Rudy Ferguson, Cameron Coleman,
Lynn Slayton, (THIRD ROW) Eugene
Link, Bobby LaFear, Grover Meetze, Ronnie
Gibson, Johnny Overcash, Tommy Black,
(FOURTH ROW) Jerry Hoke, Junior Fin-
cher, Wayne Jones, Gary Ashford, Ray Bau-
com, secretary; (FIFTH ROW) Charles
Lloyd, Davis Crater, Currie Johnston, Jimmy
Poole, and Bobby Barnhardt.
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It rained and spoiled the decorations
on the convertible for Miss North Meck-
lenburg, but Wayne Grant and others
had done a good job of decorating.
DE Club members were (FIRST ROW) Dezmer Ashley, Diane Miller, Shirley Horton,
Doris Messina, Violet Howard, Carol Fogleman, Mrs. Helton, the adviser, (SECOND ROW)
Glenn Teague, Steve Featherston, Larry Fowler, Eric Taylor, Marion Jones, Dennis Mum-
power, (THIRD ROW) Kenneth Smith, Glenn Johnston, Jimmy Finch, Wayne Grant, Bobby
Sneed, Allen Mullis, (FOURTH ROW) David von Kamecke, Lewis Bowers, Charles Piercy,
Ronald Bullard, Bob Forbis, Doug Woodall, and Eddie Jones.
To show their appreciation, the DE Club members invited the
teachers to a tea in the home economics classroom after school.
It was an enjoyable occasion.
Dezmer Ashley and Diane Miller served Miss Johnston and Mr.
Pigg at the tea for the teachers.
DE Club Members
After winning the five star club award in 1961,
the Distributive Education Club was ready for another
year of action and hard work. As the year progressed,
many projects were carried out by the club. They dec-
orated the car for the Carolinas' Carrousel, were hosts
at the teacher appreciation tea, gave pot plants to each
teacher, and worked on various other plans.
Members entered into competition with each other
as well as with other clubs. Carol Fogleman was chosen
North's DE Student of the Year, based on grades, school
attendance, character, attitude, employer judgment of
vocational achievement, offices held, contests entered,
and finally on the interview with the Advisory Commit-
tee. David von Kamecke competed in the Sales Demon-
stration Contest which was held in March.
Earn As They Learn
To recruit new members, the DE Club planned a
chapel program for interested sophomores and juniors.
They showed slides which they had prepared to tell
"North's DE Story" and talked to the group about the
DE Club. They planned to attend the State Conven-
tion, also.
Not all was work with the Club, for they planned
socials, one of which was held at Erwin Lodge at
Davidson.
Officers were Eric Taylor, President; Clenn Teague,
Associate President; Judy Haynes, Vice-President; Carol
Fogleman, Secretary; Ronald Bullard, Treasurer; Jimmy
Finch, Editor Promotion Manager; and Lewis Bowers,
Parliamentarian.
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Third -year French students formed one of the French Clubs
composed of (FIRST ROW) Mrs. Troutman, adviser; Suzy Daggy,
Charlotte Greene, Sherry Taylor, Doris Brown, (SECOND ROW)
Margaret Bourdeaux, Dagmar Tauber, Nancy Moody, Mary With-
ers, (THIRD ROW) Eugene Brown, Jim Causey, and Mirny
Martin.
Another of the French Clubs had as its members (FIRST ROW)
Mary Hopkins, Virginia Cornue, Nancy Cornelius, Carole Moss,
Beckie Whitener, (SECOND ROW) Bobby Beaver, Stuart Thomp-
son, Donna Sellers, Barbara Blythe, Isla Vance, (THIRD ROW)
John McEver, Karl Sherrill, Bobby Armstrong, Darrell Hinson,
and Michael Smith.
French Clubs Give Insight Into French Customs And Attitudes
To further interest in the culture of France is the
purpose of the French Clubs, which are an outgrowth
of French II and French III classes. The Clubs serve
to acquaint students with a greater insight into French
customs, attitudes, and language. Meetings were held
once each month during regular class periods.
Celebrating French Week in the spring, the Clubs
Second-year French students formed another of the Clubs. Members
were (FIRST ROW) Phyllis Wagner, Zoe Hough, Allen Shepard, Chris-
tine Porter, Janet Cherry, Susan Allison, Linda Nelson, Marsha Miller,
(SECOND ROW) Ray Baucom, Bobby Barnhardt, Dixie Cochrane,
Jane Bates, Harold Threatt, Carolyn Crump, (THIRD ROW) Owen
Whitley, Patsy Hoke, Donelle Ranson, Ginger Puckett, Billie J. Mc-
Keown, Vicki Allen, Lanny Boyles, Gaynelle Crook, (FOURTH ROW)
Dennis Nunn, Johnny Wallace, Jimmy Poole, Currie Johnston, Tommy
Benfield, Frank Ghigo, Rebecca Robinson, and Grover Meetze.
Sing Along in French was part of the Christmas program.
gave a chapel program and morning devotions were read
in French. To climax the week a banquet was held in a
French atmosphere with students conversing in French
and eating French foods.
A project of the Clubs was to help sponsor a North
student's visit to Europe during the summer as an AFS
representative.
Zoe Hough explained to Pere Noel just what she wanted.
Each Latin Class formed a club, meeting once a month in
the regular class period. Presidents of these clubs with their ad-
viser, Mrs. Navey, were Davis Crater, Ronnie Norman, and Nancy
Rogers.
Many interesting customs of the Romans were
studied during the Latin Club periods, and Roman
life was discussed. Members also read and studied
Caesars Gallic War written in Latin. "Ipsa scientia
potestas est" was the motto of the clubs. In English
it is "Knowledge itself is power."
At Halloween the members of the clubs and other
students as they could find time were taken on a trip
through Hades. Here they were introduced to remains
of famous Roman people.
In April the clubs observed Latin Week by leading
devotions and presenting a chapel program. The climax
of the week was the Latin Ranquet, given in authentic
Roman style. At this banquet first-year students were
slaves, waiting upon the other students, all of whom were
dressed as Romans.
Some members planned to attend the Latin Con-
vention at UNC.
Latin Clubs Plan Interesting Activities
Cicero's brains (a mixture of gelatin and grits) were introduced
to Wanda Kidd by Jane Price. It seemed to be quite an ex-
perience.
"Now this is Mark Antony's leg bone," said Pam Bullard to
Kenneth Knox as she guided him on to Virgil's eyeballs (peeled
grapes that had been chilled). Caesar's hand was hanging from
the wall.
Ned Williams was determined no one would get his picture in
that Roman garb, but the photographer was faster than he
thought, as the group waited the call, "Cena parata est," so they
could eat.
At the sacrificial table, Marsha Miller had just made a sacrifice
before the evening meal. Bobby Kerns, Frances Lynch, Davis
Crater, Harold Threatt and other students looked on with interest.
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Key Club members were (FIRST ROW) Jimmy Poole, Furman
Hough, Eugene Link, president; Nelson Perry, Phil Howard, sec-
retary; Fred Entrekin, vice-president; Cameron Coleman, Mr.
Haynes, adviser; (SECOND ROW) John McEver, Johnny Wal-
lace, Jimmy Rice, Davis Crater, Ronnie Gibson, Silas Davis,
(THIRD ROW) Johnny Overcash, Jim Causey, Joe Rogers, Wally
Rarnett, treasurer; Currie Johnston, Jimmy Rlythe, sergeant-at-
arms; Ned Williams, and Eugene Rrown.
Leadership, Citizenship, Service— Aims Of Key Club
Serving the school and the community, the Key
Club promotes leadership and citizenship. Through their
service the members encourage daily living of the Golden
Rule in human relationships.
Publishing a directory of all the students was the
most responsible project undertaken by the Key Club.
They sold North Mecklenburg stickers and solicited ad-
vertising for the directory to raise money to publish it.
This publication was included with the directories of
Garinger and Myers Park. Each North student was
given a copy.
Under the leadership of Mr. Mack Haynes and spon-
sorship by the Mecklenburg Kiwanis Club, the Key Club
tapped sixteen new members this year. Members were
chosen for their all round abilities, achievements, and
character.
Roard of Directors included Johnny Wallace, Ronnie Gibson,
Fred Entrekin, Wally Rarnett, Phil Howard, Jimmy Poole, and
Eugene Link.
Key Club members who were responsible for the publication of
the directory were (SEATED) Phil Howard, Eugene Link,
(STANDING) Johnny Wallace, Ronnie Gibson, Fred Entrekin,
and Jimmy Poole. Commercial students who helped with this
project were (SEATED) Velda Alley, (STANDING) Jane Hoke,
and Retty Cunnupp.
Assigned to drive buses to either the feeder schools or to North
were (FIRST ROW) David Wilson, Stuart Thompson, Bobby
Stubbs, Gary Galloway, Joe Stephens, Bill Trull, William Washam,
Darrell Hinson, Billy Black, Jerry Carter, Harry Jonas, Joey Mor-
row, Fred Case, (SECOND ROW) Richard Putnam, Gaynelle
Crook, Pam Hailey, Billie Jean Long, Linda Haynes, Dixie Brown,
Responsibility Importan
"Why can't I remember to put my stop sign in?
Will you kids please be quiet?" These were only a few
of the remarks made by the bus driver as he made his
daily round. However, all the drivers took their re-
sponsibility seriously and remained dependable and
courteous.
North's bus drivers were proud of an excellent
safety record and strove to keep it. Applicants were
thoroughly screened, given a written test, and then
taken out on the road to prove their ability. Qualified
drivers were then given their licenses. Citizenship rec-
ords were also taken into consideration before a student
was assigned to a bus.
Karen Sigmon, Carolyn Crump, Susanne Rayburn, Janet Carpen-
ter, Rudy Ferguson, (THIRD ROW) Bobby Kerns, Johnny Sut-
ton, Clem Parker, Lee Trexler, Steve Williams, Sammy Kennedy,
Jimmy Bumgarner, Bob Wallace, Mike Norris, Louie Hunter,
Eugene Brown, and Jimmy Honeycutt.
t Factor In Many Clubs
Future Farmers of America carried on their work
through the agriculture classes since there was no ac-
tivity period. Each class elected officers and met dur-
ing class time at regular intervals. A Father-Son Ban-
quet was planned for the spring, at which time the Par-
liamentary Procedure Team was to take part on the
program. Many were active members of contest teams.
Some of these were parliamentary procedure, public
speaking, dairy judging, beef and swine judging, tool
identification, seed identification, and land use and
capability. Much work went into preparing oneself for
these contests.
Agriculture Class officers were (FIRST ROW) Richard Cobb, Lee Daugherty, Mickey Howard, Robert Westmoreland, Buddy
Kidd, Jerry Carter, Larry Snider, (SECOND ROW) Billy Penninger, Bill Yandle, Johnny Scott, Bill Black, Jimmy Barnette,
(THIRD ROW) Jimmy Bumgarner, Lanny Bustle, Bobby Honeycutt, Larry Smith, Joe Stephens, (FOURTH ROW) West Hunter,
Clem Parker, Bob Wallace, Richard Ferrell, Jimmy McAuley, and Calvin Wilson.
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With some of their work as a background, members of the Art
Students' Guild grouped themselves around some of their sculp-
ture. They were Janet Cherry, Janette Quattlebaum, Jerry Neal,
Virginia Cornue, president; Vicki Allen, Charlotte Greene, Lorene
Martin, (STANDING) Denny Gryder, Dianne Ferrell, Bill Mur-
ray, Larry Cranford, Juris Zarins, Richard Greene, Bobby Hender-
son, vice-president; Dawn Hamilton, Janet Carpenter, Betty Mor-
ris, Wanda Kidd, Mr. Merritt, adviser.
Expressing Oneself Through Art And Drama Satisfying
Most important as an objective of the Art Students'
Guild is to develop in its members a profound respect
and appreciation for art. Other objectives are to pro-
mote a greater understanding and knowledge of art and
to allow all members to participate to a greater degree
in art.
Since this was the first year for the club, few ac-
tivities were carried out during the first part of the
term; however, field trips to the Mint Museum and to
Davidson College, an art exchange program with other
schools, and an art show at North were planned. Sev-
eral exhibits were placed in the halls from time to time.
To appreciate good drama and learn the funda-
mentals of acting and speech are the objectives of the
Dramatics Club. Each week the members are required
to read plays and to discuss what makes a good play.
They participated in the Fall Festival, presenting a
skit from Life with Father. Plans for the Club included
participation in the Fine Arts Festival, which was to
be held in the spring, and a theater party.
Dramatics Club members were (FIBST BOW) Margaret Wood, Martha Wood, Simone
Helms, Beckie Whitener, Phyllis Smith, (SECOND ROW) Cheryl Nalley, Nancy Barbee,
Frances Finger, Marsha Perry, Joanne Russell, (THIBD BOW) Elaine Smith, Ann Dunlap,
Beita Pendry, Sandra Mumpower, and Mary Withers.
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Performing on various occasions at school and in the community,
the Girls' Ensemble was composed of the following members:
(FIRST ROW) Janice Ussery, Kay Thornburg, Zoe Hough, Esther
Alexander, Margaret Wood, Martha Wood, Mary Alexander,
Carole Moss, Anna Marie Osborne, (SECOND ROW) Sandra
Honbarrier, Joanne Russell, Alice Cashion, Joy Butts, Beckie White-
Enjoying their work in the Boys' Ensemble were Don Dudley,
Harold Armstrong, Rick Burts, Ben Fincher, Jerry Smith, and Joe
Lowman, as well as some of the other boys. They did not make
as many appearances as the Girls' Ensemble, but they worked
together on many occasions.
Intent on making the first tape the final one, Mr. Anthony
listened to a practice run with the alto section of the Girls' En-
semble. Mr. Sam Durrance, Music Supervisor, and Mr. Barney
Liske, of the Audio- Visual Department of the Charlotte-Mecklen-
burg Schools, came out to tape the program for radio.
ner, Terrye Edwards, Venita Wilson, Kathy Kanipe, (THIRD
ROW) Anita Dresser, Lynn Neal, Mary Kay Davis, Jane Eakin,
Nancy Barbee, Jeanne Kiker, Martha McGavock, (FOURTH
ROW) Virginia Cornue, Harriet Ashcraft, Donelle Ranson, Mary
Ann Holland, Anna^egram, Gail Gilleland, and Sandra Mum-
power.
Girls' And Boys' Ensembles Please
Audience
To provide an opportunity for the advanced and
talented students to have some professional experience
is the purpose of the Girls' and Boys' Ensembles. These
students are selected by the director, Mr. James An-
thony, who makes the selections after try-outs. They
work on special arrangements, such as selections from
operas and musical comedies. This year they have ap-
peared in some of the churches in the North Mecklen-
burg area, and by means of a pre-recorded tape, they
appeared on radio.
Planning to appear in the Fine Arts Festival in the
spring, the Ensembles and the chorus classes worked
faithfully on H. M. S. Pinafore. This was the first at-
tempt of the Fine Arts Department to present such a
festival. The Ensembles also participated in the Christ-
mas program at PTA, and sang at the Baccalaureate
Exercises and at Graduation.
North's band, combined with the band from John McKnitt Alexander Junior High, helped boost spirits at the football
The woodwind section of the Rebel Band was composed of
( SEATED ) Wanda Lowman, Martha Smith, Cindy Fox, Richard
Greene, (STANDING) Darryl Wally, Roy Smith, and Tommy
Manning.
Making up the brass section were (FIRST ROW)
Mike Campbell, Conrad Wilson, Michael Sloop, Tony
Argo, (SECOND ROW) Richard Cobb, David Brooks,
Larry Kerns, Charles Hendren, Van Cornelius, (THIRD
ROW) James Long, Robbie Parks, and Joe Lowman.
Band Active Participant In Fall Activities
Offered only one period each day, band is of in-
terest to many of North's students. Under the direction
of Mr. Larry Phillips, the band participated in all foot-
ball activities, playing stirring marches to add to the
excitement of the games. They practiced with the let-
ter-girls and majorettes so that the girls could perform
at all the home games. Because of the size of the
band, there was no marching band, but students from
the nearby junior high joined with them at the games.
Many of the members attended the band clinic held in
Gastonia.
Randy Wally and Jerry Byers handled a part of the percussion
instruments. Members practiced daily at fifth period with Mr.
Phillips directing.
"All together, now, with toes pointing down . . . No, no, try it
again. One, two, one, two ..." And so it went while the
Majorettes, Linda McCall, Jane Hokej^laine^Howard, head;
Martha Hammer, Kay Ashley, anc^Beckie WlrrteneT^racticed
diligently to perfect new routines. The Rebelettes worked hard
to boost school spirit and entertain the spectators at the football
games.
Rebelettes Add Festive Air To Football Games
To do their part in making North an outstanding
school in every way, the Majorettes and Lettergirls met
on the school grounds after school and drilled . . . and
drilled . . . and drilled until routines seemed natural
and the action smooth. It was not easy to take this
much time for practice when there was homework to
be done and other activities to be enjoyed. However,
the Rebelettes, with a sense of duty and loyalty, ad-
hered to a strict schedule for practice.
They performed at all the home games, sometimes
doing their routines before the game, standing at atten-
tion while the band played the National Anthem. At
other times they put on their show during halftime.
When the lights went out between halves at the
homecoming game, the crowd thought something was
wrong. However, they soon found that the darkness
was deliberate; for the Rebel girls were using fire batons
for the first time at North. Nevertheless, the girls per-
formed as if they were old hands at doing this. The
Rebelettes, twirling and marching, added much color
and spirit to the football games.
"Bend the knee a little more. Look graceful. It's
time the routines were perfected," said Elaine How-
ard.
Excitement prevailed as the Rebelettes twirled flags at halftime.
"One, two, one, two . . . " This soon became
familiar to Lettergirls^Mary Kay Davis, Jean Long,
Lynn Wally, Martha Greene, Gail Gilleland, Betty
Walters, Donna Wiegand, Nancy Bradley, Pam
Wilson, and Shirley Vincent as they carried the
Rebs' name and colors onto the football field.
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North High's Parent-Teacher Association works for
the good of the school and the community. Opportunity
in full measure, the right of each child, the responsi-
bility of each citizen was its theme. "Around the School
in 80 Minutes," "Keeping on the Right Road," and "Our
Heritage — Foundation for Our Future" were typical
programs to carry out this theme.
Since the PTA requires funds to carry on its many
projects, a Fall Festival is held each year to raise the
necessary money. Students participate in a Variety Show
with skits and individual acts. Supper is served in the
cafeteria; homemade candy, cakes, and pies are also
sold, and so are cold drinks. A Sock Hop in the gym
is one of the most popular features of the Fall Festival,
but the most interesting is the King and Queen Contest.
Votes cost a penny each, and the boy and the girl get-
ting the most votes are crowned at the Variety Show.
It is a time of fun for all.
President of the PTA, Mrs. Thomas Trythall,
called the meeting to order and took up all business
before the meeting was turned over to the program
chairman.
Some of the Executive Council members were Mrs. Howard Rodgers, heading the Magazines Committee; Mrs. J. A. Coleman, of Ways
and Means; Mr. T. W. Hunter, Treasurer; Mrs. Trythall, President; Mrs. S. K. McCall, First Vice-President; and Mrs. Andrew Kerns,
Secretary.
Mrs. Withers and Mrs. Galloway served at the
Sophomore Reception when sophomores and their
parents were entertained. Mrs. Moseley, Mrs. Over-
cash, and Mrs. Hester, all parents of sophomores, met
and chatted with each other.
Having looked forward to this occasion with much pleasure, teachers enjoyed
the luncheon served them by the PTA. Good food and good companionship were
always enjoyable, but a luncheon such as the one served by Mrs. Johnston, Mrs.
Withers, Mrs. Galloway, and Mrs. Kerns was a delight.
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Attending the Sophomore Reception were Mrs. Herman Wash-
am, Mr. Hugh Smith, Mrs. Ben Washam, Sarah Washam, Mr. Ben
Washam, and Mr. Herman Washam.
Opportunity In Full Measure
Current Theme Of PT A
Enjoying the Sock Hop sponsored by the PTA were many
of the students. Having got in the spirit of the Fall Festival,
nearly all of them participated in the dancing.
Gail Gilleland accompanied herself on the guitar as
she and the Plaids participated in the Variety Show.
Dancing after the Variety Show were Jandre Betterton
and Lee Daugherty, who had just been crowned Queen
and King of the Fall Festival.
This is one of the most dramatic scenes of the Revolutionary War and is
the first time it has ever been portrayed. Here General William Lee Davidson
meets Earl Lord Cornwallis face to face at Cowans Ford, and it was here that
Davidson was shot.
FEATURES
Every person was important to the settlement in
North Mecklenburg, but there were those who were
outstanding in one way or another. Some of them had
strong qualities of leadership; some were courageous in
the face of danger. One great example of this was Jane
Parks McDowell, who talked the British out of doing
any damage at her home. She lived on York Road, but
the same spirit that prompted her to ride past Charlotte-
town and out the Salisbury road to the camp of the
Americans, where she notified her husband and his com-
rades of the Redcoats' retreat toward the Catawba, still
lives.
At North, scholarship sets some apart from others.
Sometimes outstanding citizenship makes one person
stand a little taller than another; but in whatever way
a person is outstanding, North students honor him. It
is only his due.
Martha Ashcraft and Johnny Sutton enjoyed being "Roman citizens" for
just one night, when the Latin Clubs held their banquet.
Students Honored Through Scholarships And Other Activities
previous school record and all-round performance pro-
vide for students a scholarship given by a private organi-
zation.
North is proud of the number of her students that
have received scholarships through this program. Suzy
Daggy and Charles Lloyd are in the final competition for
top scholarships.
Just after school is out in the spring several rising
senior girls, chosen by the American Legion Auxiliary,
are sent to the WCUNC campus to attend Girls' State.
The purpose is to teach the girls something about the
way the government works. They formed political par-
ties, held elections, and organized cities. They also
learned about the state and local governments and made
many political decisions. However, not all the time
was spent working, for there were many recreational
activities planned.
Rising senior boys, selected by the American Legion,
went to the UNC campus, where they met with other
state representatives for a week. Like the girls, the
boys formed political parties and elected their officers.
It was a distinct honor to be elected an officer, for much
hard work, many campaign speeches, and "vote-getting"
were involved.
The purpose of Boys' State, like that of Girls' State,
is to encourage representatives to learn about the politics
and affairs of the government and to enable them to
take part in a more efficient manner.
Anne Marie Osborne was elected a senator at Girls'
State, and because of this she attended Girls' Nation in
Washington, D. C.
A large group consisting mostly of Juniors partici-
pated in the Seventh Annual National Merit Scholarship
Program last year. These students were in competition
with high school students across the nation in hopes of
qualifying for a scholarship. Though the chances of
becoming a National Merit Scholar are rather dim for
most students, the results of the test combined with the
Attending Girls' State and Boys' State were Lynda McCall,
Anne Marie Osborne, Karen Hunter, Wally Barnett, Eugene
Brown, and Rudy Ferguson.
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Junior Marshals included Betty Cunnupp, Lynda McCall, Mary Justice, Suzy Daggy, Billie Jean McKeown, Sandra Dellinger, Frank
Ghigo, Charles Lloyd, Harold Threatt, and Bobby Kerns.
Top Ten Chosen Marshals At Graduation Activities
Chosen for scholastic achievement and ability, the
Junior Marshals served as ushers for graduation exer-
cises. They also distributed programs and performed
other odd jobs. The two juniors with the highest scho-
lastic averages led the seniors into the auditorium for
the Baccalaureate and the Graduation Exercises.
It is indeed an honor to be a Marshal, for it requires
much study and work to keep grades high enough so
that one will be chosen.
Billie Jean McKeown and Lynda McCall had the highest aver-
ages in the Junior Class; therefore they were Chief Marshals.
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Former Fall Festival King and Queen, Dennis Nunn and Janet Cherry, crowned
the new King and Queen, Jandre Betterton and Lee Daugherty.
Wally Barnett crowned Bobby Scivoletti King of
Hearts after he had already crowned Linda Dowdy
Queen of Hearts at the Valentine Dance held in the
gym.
Royalty Presides At Festivities
Weeks before the annual Fall Festival, homerooms
nominated candidates for king and queen. Nominations
cost a nickel and votes for a favorite candidate were
a penny each. Students canvassed the neighborhoods for
votes and worked just as hard at school, for every penny
counted.
Just before school closed on the final day the three
runners-up for king and queen were called to the office
and plans were made for the coronation. Jandre Better-
ton and Lee Daugherty had more votes than any other
candidate and were crowned at the Festival.
For the first time in years, North's Student Council
sponsored a Valentine Dance, a sock hop in the gym.
Since this was an affair to raise money to buy warm-ups
for the basketball teams, several plans were carried out
to raise money. One of these was the king and queen
contest. Votes were a penny each; Bobby Scivoletti
and Linda Dowdy were crowned.
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Those who had worked hardest to make the Junior-Senior Prom
a success were members of the Junior Class Planning Committee.
They were Fred Entrekin, Gaynelle Crook, Carole Moss, Wally
Barnett, Billie Jean McKeown, and Marsha Miller.
The Wishing Well was a big attraction for couples a the Prom.
Wonder what Karen Hunter and Bud Haley had wished!!
Sophomores who are selected to serve at
the Junior-Senior are indeed lucky girls.
They cannot participate in the activities, but
they can indeed dream of the next year
when they will truly be a part of the festivi-
ties. Those serving were Dianne Skipper,
Nancy Frazier, Reeva Taylor, Pat Barkley,
Vicky Pender, Joyce Leazer, and Nancy
Bradley.
Junior-Senior Prom Big Occasion Of School Year
Yes, from start to finish it was a wonderful dance.
Planned by the Juniors to honor the Seniors, the dance
was the biggest social function of the year.
Junior committees formed in early spring worked
hard to insure a wonderful dance. Each committee had
a special task with a specific responsibility; and if he
failed to do his job, it just didn't get done. Therefore
everyone worked hard and tirelessly to complete their
assignments.
"Under the Magnolias" was the theme of the dance;
decorations included magnolias placed at intervals to
catch the crepe paper streamers. Greenery was twined
into trellises and in the center of the dance floor was
the wishing well.
With the lights turned low and dreamy music played
by Bill Knauff's orchestra, what could be more romantic?
A special feature was a medley of songs from "Show-
boat." This group was led by Mr. Anthony.
Indeed it was a night never to be forgotten!
Mr. and Mrs. Hough enjoyed dancing to the music of Billy
Knauff and his orchestra.
MOST OUTSTANDING
Charles Lloyd Susanne Rayburn
MOST COOPERATIVE
Harold Armstrong Janet Carpenter
MOST TALENTED
Denny Gryder Suzy Daggy
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED
Frank Ghigo
Margaret Bourdeaux
MOST COURTEOUS
Carole Moss
Clem Parker
MOST CREATIVE
Mickey Howard
Charlotte Greene
SUPERLATIVES
MOST DEPENDABLE
Silas Davis
Sandra Dellinger
Coming into the community before school started, Dagmar Tauber, exchange student from
Germany, soon adjusted to her new environment.
Dagmar ate lunch with her "sister".
Mirny Martin.
Warm Welcome For Dagmar
"Hi, Dagmar," the cheery greeting often heard by
Dagmar Tauber, Exchange Student from Germany, was
exchanged for the German greeting, "Wie-geht-es," on
"Say-Hello-to-Dagmar-in-German" Day at North. To
make her feel more at home, students entered into the
spirit of the day enthusiastically.
Da gmar traveled from Germany late in the summer
with other American Field Service exchange students.
She arrived before school began to stay with her Ameri-
can "family," the D. G. Martins of Davidson.
Dagmar was impressed by North's school spirit, and
she was an enthusiastic spectator. She was very often
seen at football games, which she enjoyed thoroughly,
and at many other events. Her extra-curricular activities
at North included Student Council, French Club, and
the Booster Committee.
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Chosen to represent North at Winthrop as the school's MISS HIGH MISS was Mary Justice.
Many Activities Planned For Carolinas' Miss Hi Misses
Chosen by the faculty for scholarship, outstanding
character, leadership, and personality, Mary Justice was
North's representative at Winthrop College as one of
the Miss Hi Misses.
Many activities were planned for the girls selected
from various schools throughout the Carolinas to con-
vene at Winthrop for a week-end. Special suppers, tours.
assemblies, picnics, and parties were on the agenda for
the week-end; this should be a long-i emembered oc-
casion.
Mary's picture appeared in the Winthrop College
newspaper, The Johnsonian, along with other girls from
North and South Carolina.
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Susanne Rayburn was the recipient of the DAR Citizenship Award.
DAR H onors Good Citizenship By Award
Because of her continuous good citizenship, Susanne
Rayburn was selected by the faculty to receive the DAR
Good Citizenship Award. She was honored, along with
DAR winners from other schools, at a luncheon in Feb
ruary. Susanne also went to Raleigh, where she com
peted for the state award.
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Chosen by popular vote, Kay Thornburg represented the school at the Carolinas Carrousel as MISS NORTH
MECKLENBURG.
Miss North Mecklenburg's Plans Altered By Weather
Some of the students from the DE classes had
worked long into the night before the Carrousel Parade
to assure Miss North Mecklenburg, Kay Thornburg, that
she would have the prettiest decorated convertible in
the parade. However, for the very first time, rain poured
on the afternoon of the parade, and Kay and the other
Princesses had to ride in their convertible with the tops
up. Nevertheless, Kay had a wonderful, exciting experi-
ence at the parade and all the other festivities planned
for the Princesses.
Kay and four other girls were nominated by the
student body to compete for the title of Miss North
Mecklenburg. After getting the majority of the votes
of the students, Kay was crowned in assembly by a
representative of the Carrousel Committee.
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Homecoming Sponsors and escorts were Pam James, Andy
Barrett; Beckie Whitener, Jim Causey; Susanne Bayburn, Cam-
eron Coleman; Barbara Brown, Silas Davis; Donna Sellers, Budy
Ferguson; Gail Gilleland, Bill Fraley; Barb ara Hefner, Pat Gar-
rison; Martha Greene, Bonnie Gibson; Peggy Stillwell, Butch
Hough; Sarah Jenkins, Mickey Howard.
Exciting Activities Fill Homecoming Week
Near the beginning of Homecoming Week the nine-
teen sponsors were presented to the student body by
their escorts. This was a very exciting moment for the
girls. Many had anticipated this event with some anxiety,
fearing they would not be chosen; some were joyous at
being chosen, while some were disappointed that they
were not selected. The lucky ones presented a happy
picture as they walked across the stage and were pre-
sented to the students at assembly.
Sponsors were chosen by the senior football players,
the captains of the other sports, senior managers of the
teams, and officers of the Student Council and the Senior
Class. The escorts as well as the sponsors seemed very
excited.
As always, Homecoming Week was filled with ex-
citing events.
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Chosen Homecoming Queen, Donna Sellers reigned over the Homecoming Dance.
As she was crowned Homecoming Queen of 1961
by Darlene Brigance, the 1960 Queen, a brilliant smile
lighted the face of Donna Sellers. Crowned during half-
time festivities with the band, lettergirls, and majorettes
standing at attention in the background, Donna had a
few anxious moments when someone forgot the red
roses, with which she was later presented. Finally, the
ceremony over, the new Queen was escorted off the
field by Wally Barnett. She reigned supreme at the
Homecoming Dance the following night.
A little-known incident of the War — the skirmish at Mclntyre's farm —
furnished Mecklenburg farm hoys a chance to rout the British. It was here that
the British branded this area the "Hornet's Nest" of the Revolution.
It had been a long time since North had won a basketball game, but win they did! Jimmy Poole, who
had scored the winning basket in the final seconds of the overtime period with South, was congratulated
by Pat Barkley and Mr. Ned McCall.
ATHLETICS
In sports, horse racing and cock fighting were popu-
lar with the settlers of Mecklenburg. Not infrequently
a considerable part of the male population was enter-
tained by bare-knuckled fighters who beat each other
into gory pulps in improvised rings; often the bouts
would go for dozens of rounds until one of the maulers
yelled "Enough!". Shooting matches, with sections of
beef as prizes, were frequently held, with one dollar for
four shots being the usual charge.
One would find quite a different picture today in
sports. Organized games are played in competition with
other communities; however, the people have not lost
their interest in individual competition. Basketball, foot-
ball, tennis, wrestling, baseball, and intramural games
are enjoyed at North, both by the player and the spec-
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Varsity football players were (FIRST ROW) Jimmy Poole,
Steve Whisenant, Gerald Ferrell, Bobby LaFear, Rudy Fergu-
son, Jerry Hope, Johnny Overcash, Junior Fincher, Tommy Black,
Eugene Link, (SECOND ROW) Mr. Ratteree, Jimmy Harpe,
Ronnie Norman, Lee Daugherty, Gary Phillips, Ronnie Gibson,
John McEver, Davis Crater, Pat Kerns, Larry King, Bobby Barn-
hardt, Mr. Haynes, Mr. Ross, (THIRD ROW) Mickey Howard,
Bill Fraley, Johnny Moore, Lynn Slayton, Johnny Grice, Richard
Putnam, Ricky Hyman, Steve Ferrell, Jimmy Rice, Richard Fer-
rell, Pat Garrison, and Phil Howard, Captain.
Five Wins , Four Losses Mark Football Season
"Always fighters, although not always winners" — game they played to win. And from then on, there
these are the words which characterized the Rebels this was no holding the Rebs. They had no conference sched-
year. Seventeen games ago the Rebel football teams had ule, but some of the games were with conference teams,
won their last game. What would the '61 team do? It was the best season a football team had had in some
It was not long before they let the school and time, with five wins and four losses,
community know what they could do, for the very first
PHIL HOWARD EUGENE LINK
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Moving around right end, Jimmy Poole picked up yardage.
Link was there hut not in time.
Touchdown for North!
After seventeen defeats, North blistered South 13-7.
At half-time South led 7-6. The Rebs took the lead in
the second half, and it was North's game from then on.
The Rebels drove 40 yards to the winning touchdown
in the third quarter.
The passing arm of quarterback Jim Poole guided
North to its second victory. The Rebels downed Catholic
High 12-0. Catholic was unable to mount a serious of-
fensive threat, as North marched for 190 offensive yards.
North won its third straight football game, a 25-6
triumph over Belmont. The Rebs rolled up 210 rushing
yards and added 93 through the air. Ronnie Gibson,
Davis Crater, and Pat Garrison paced the Rebs' de-
fensive efforts.
Harding came away with a 20-6 victory over the
Rebels, but in so doing walked blind into a new "pro-
type" offense. North surprised the 3,500 fans with an
offense that flanked ends, tackles, and halfbacks at least
10 yards from guards on both sides. John McEver
scored North's only touchdown.
A large crowd was on hand at Davidson to see North
march to a 12-7 victory over the East Eagles. Junior
Fincher, Tommy Black, Eugene Link, and John McEver
led the attack. The Rebs scored once in the second
quarter and again in the third.
The Statesville-North game was one of defense. It
was give and take for three quarters. North threatened
in the first and late in the second quarter when a Poole
pass to Mickey Howard almost turned into a Reb touch-
down. Statesville edged North in the top of the fourth
period 6-0.
North and West played a rugged football game, and
in the last minutes things were looking good for the
Rebs. With seconds left in the game, a blocked kick
turned into a West touchdown. The Indians won 24-19.
Injury-riddled North put up a good stand against a
strong Lincolnton team. Pat Garrison and other big line-
men were unable to play. The game ended with Lincoln-
ton an 18-6 winner.
Coach Haynes called it "probably our best game of
the year." John McEver and Gene Link led the way
with five touchdowns. The Rebels ran away with a 33-7
victory over Lowell.
Mr. Ratteree, the new line coach, and Mr. Haynes, North's new
head football coach, were happy over prospects of a winning sea-
son. Mr. Ross, who coached the JV team, was pleased with his
new recruits, also.
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JIMMY POOLE MICKEY HOWARD
STEVE WHISENANT JOHN McEVER
John McEver strong-armed the opposition to gain a few more yards.
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Members of the JV football squad (FIRST ROW) Charles
Peterson, Jim Barnette, Erie Morton, Mike LaFear, Marc Rob-
erts, Jerry Mumpower, (SECOND ROW) Mike Hicks, Van
Sasser, Danny McGraw, Mike Gant, Mike Puckett, Ralph Man-
gle, Fred Lothery, (THIRD ROW) William Smith, Billy Mc-
Elroy, Edgar Johnson, Richard Raymer, Ken Mullis, Vernon
Knox, and David Jones.
Phil Howard passed the ball to Johnny Moore in the South-North game.
Reb Basketball Team Never Lacked Spirit
Playing on the Varsity basketball team
were ( FIRST ROW ) Johnny Wallace, Jerry
Hoke, Mike Regans, Johnny Moore, Ruddy
Skinner, (SECOND ROW) Ronnie Hoover,
Currie Johnston, Wally Ramette, Fred En-
trekin, Captain, (THIRD ROW) Johnny
Overcash, Coach Everette Pigg, Phil How-
ard, Jimmy Poole, and Earl Shook, Man-
ager.
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JOHNNY MOORE
North 37 . Asheville 73
North 41 . .. Charlotte Catholic 43
North 39 .. East 46
North 39 _ „ Harding 54
North 37 Garinger 44
North 25 _ Gastonia 69
North 45 West 59
North 39 .. . South 38
North 34 _. . Myers Park 63
North 34 . East 54
North 51 . Asheville 86
North 34 . . Harding 44
North 33 Garinger 65
North 66 _. . Charlotte Catholic 58
North 45 . Gastonia 59
North 55 West 76
North 50 South 49
CURRIE JOHNSTON
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With only two lettermen returning this season,
North lost the first seven conference games. The Rebels
then played host to South, stunning the Sabres for
North's first conference win this year. This was one of
the most thrilling games of the season as the Rebels won
in the last three seconds of an overtime period. This
broke the Rebs' losing streak of twenty-five games. It
took much pressure off the Rebs, also.
North then lost their next five games. Usually the
Rebs kept on even terms with their opponents in the
first half but seemed to "run out of steam" in the second.
Their leading scorer was injured in mid-season and
missed three games.
North clashed with the Cougars of Charlotte Cath-
olic on the Reb home court for their best showing of
the year. Victory was theirs as they routed their oppo-
nents in a non-conference win. This win was a great
comeback.
North won only one of the remaining five games
of the season. This victory came when they edged out
South by one point.
North played better ball at the end of the year
and seemed to improve as the season progressed. They
won only three games - two conference and one non-
conference — but they came close to victory in several
other games. The Rebs had enthusiastic spirit and never
gave up.
FRED ENTREKIN
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Twenty-five games are a lot to lose without a single win, but that is what happened to
the Rebels. However, on the night of the North-South game, things were different. Currie
Johnston (right) sank two foul shots in the last second to tie the game. In the overtime
period South was leading until the last few seconds of the game when Jimmy Poole made
good a field goal to put North ahead. "It had been a long dry spell," said Mr. Pigg (left) with
a broad grin.
Beginning practice at the same time as the varsity
team, the Junior Varsity team began to work in order
to make the team. All the boys who came out worked
energetically, for next year they would need all the
skill they could muster to make the varsity.
JV players usually played before the varsity, except
in the afternoon games when the procedure was reversed.
The JV team played 15 games and won only 3; however,
they gained experience and marksmanship needed for
future play. Some of the original members of this team
were promoted to the varsity during the year.
Playing JV basketball were (FIRST ROW) John Ladd, William
Smith, Larry Snider, Tommy Blythe, (SECOND ROW) Mike Puckett,
Dennis Nunn, Jimmy McAuley, (THIRD ROW) Gary Phillips, and
Eric Swanson. The Coach was Mr. Bill Ross.
North 46 .. Catholic 60
North 45 . East 60
North 61 _ Harding 50
North 28 Garinger 43
North 39 . ... Gastonia 60
North 47 .... Myers Park 69
North 46 .... West 60
North 44 . South 37
North 39 . East 51
North 51 . Harding 53
North 16 Garinger 45
North 60 Catholic 53
North 36 .... Gastonia 69
North 50 West 72
North 50 South 48
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Butch Hough, catcher, had given the signal to the pitcher and
was waiting for the pitch.
Baseball Attracts Many North Boys
Baseball holds a high place at North each year. The
'61 team was one of the best in several years. It was
a well-balanced team and played many close games.
One of the most important wins was the victory over
Asheville.
Butch Hough was the leading hitter, with Eugene
Link and Eddie Reid also hitting well. Roger Oxidine
and Eddie Donaldson performed on the mound for the
Rebels.
A third place standing in the 4-A conference was a
great reward for the team who had played its best.
Coach Haynes felt that the '62 team would represent
themselves well too and was looking for a winning
season.
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Enjoying playing baseball for North were (FIRST ROW)
Nelson Perry, Gerald Ferrell, Eugene Link, Eddie Reid, Tommy
Black, (SECOND ROW) Jimmy Poole, Bill Kimbrough, Roger
Oxidine, Paul Bolick, Johnny Overcash, Tommy Blythe, Coach
Mack Haynes, (THIRD ROW) Butch Hough, Eddie Donald-
son, Phil Howard, Sammy Caldwell, and Jimmy Blythe.
Happy over a successful season and a state championship were Jim Causey, Grover Meetze, Currie Johnston, Charles Lloyd, and
Ray Baucom.
State Singles Championship Won By North Reb
North's tennis team performed well and ran up an
enviable record. The Rebs lost only two games working
as a team, and those were to Myers Park. Singles player,
Jim Causey, did not lose a game during the season.
Representing North in state championship compe-
tition, the Rebs lost out in the doubles in the first round.
Buzzy Parker, a '61 player, lost out in the singles in the
semi-finals. Jim Causey, who had not suffered defeat,
kept his record clean and brought the state champion-
ship home with him. It was good to have a state cham-
pion, especially when he was returning with five other
members of the team to carry on in '62.
North 6
Davidson 3
North 6 _____
Garinger 3
North 8 ___.
Statesville 0
North 6
Davidson 3
North 3
Myers Park 5
North 6
Rock Hill 3
North 5
Hickory 3
North 8 ___.
Garinger 1
North 3
Myers Park 6
North - Statesville
Forfeit
Playing in Chapel Hill, Causey lashed out as he defeated In assembly Causey was congratulated by Mr. Hough, the
Gene Hamilton for the North Carolina State Singles Champion- principal, as Jim officially received the trophy naming him
ship. state champion.
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Members of North's first wrestling team were (FIRST ROW) Billy Cavin,
Randy Gray, Jay Snider, Tommy Park, Mike Stnbbs, (SECOND ROW) Mike
Rodman, Larry Cox, Wayne Jones, Randy Klouse, Mike Stallings, Don Pope,
(THIRD ROW) Vernie Case, Steve Norris, Pat Garrison, Ricky Hyman, and
Walter Aberson.
Grimacing, not from pain, but from the struggle to
keep himself from being pinned was Mike Rodman.
First Wrestling Team Credit To North
Wrestling, North's newest sport, has attracted many
enthusiastic fans this year. This is partly because of
the keen competition which has been part of the
wrestling program. The matmen worked hard to win
this interest by the students and by the community.
Mike Stallings and Pat Garrison were the leading
winners on the team. Stallings won 7 and lost only 2,
while Garrison was not defeated in conference play.
Tommy Park, Wayne Jones, Vernie Case, and Don Pope
were also outstanding.
North 13 . _ South 39
North 38 _ Garinger 15
North 26 .. Country Day 28
North 24 (JV) . __ Myers Park 26
North 12 Statesville 34
North 20 .... . South 32
North 12 .. Myers Park 37
North 46 .. Garinger 8
North 9 Statesville 39
North 10 Mooresville 41
North 20 „. Country Day 30
Don Pope lost his match to Bill Holmes of Myers Park,
grappled and Don was thrown and pinned by Bill.
They
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Competing in track were (FIRST ROW) Pat Fisher, Tommy Dutton,
Ronnie Gibson, Pat Kerns, Bobby Bamhardt, Don Goforth, Belvin Faires,
(SECOND ROW) Coach William Cochran, Dean Norman, Sam Carpen-
ter, Gary Turner, Harry Dudley, Herman Kerley, Dan Kiser, Silas Davis,
Jerry Byers, and Pat Garrison.
Silas Davis qualified for state compe-
tition after having broken several records at
North.
Cindermen In Tight Race For Honors
Rebel track men, with a full schedule set before
them, have high hopes for a prosperous '62 season.
Returning from last year's squad is Silas Davis, who
did outstanding work last year, as well as other seasoned
members. Pat Garrison is also returning.
Track records last year were set and broken by the
Rebel cindermen. Silas Davis broke the 880-yard school
record four times, once in a 4-A conference meet. He
also broke the one-mile run school record. Dean Nor-
man tied the 120-yard high hurdles school record last
year. Pat Garrison broke the school record in shot put.
Both Silas Davis and Sam Carpenter qualified for the
state meet.
Sam Carpenter qualified in the high jump to enter state com-
petition.
Mr. Cochran was proud of the record of Davis and Carpen-
ter, and he attended the state meet with them.
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Members of Cross Country were coached by Mr. Cochran.
Boys making up the team were Silas Davis, Mike Rodman, Wayne
Jones, Jim Causey, Mac McKeown, Currie Johnston, Gary Ash-
ford, and Fred Kerr.
Jogging around the cinder path was not all the training one
had. Making that trip around the square, from North by Alex-
ander and back by way of North 21 Highway, was also a daily
chore.
Another New Sport Added At North
Silas Davis participated in cross country
running as well as in track.
For the first time North had a cross country team.
They participated in seven meets with other schools in
the county. In the Western 4-A Conference Meet at
Freedom Park North finished fourth among the nine
schools competing. Silas finished first, making him All-
Conference.
Most of the meets were held at Freedom Park with
two or more schools competing. There were only two
dual meets, however. The distance run is two and one-
fourth miles over uneven ground, and the average time
is about 11.5 minutes. In cross country the team with
the lowest score wins. First place gets 1 point; second
place, 2 points; etc. Cross country is like track in that
each man is on his own.
Nine schools convened at Freedom Park for the 4-A Confer-
ence Meet.
The boys were off and running at the county-wide meet.
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Leading the school in pep rallies and at the games were Cherry Wagstaff, Ann Poole, Shelby Taylor, Marsha Henry, Sherry Taylor,
Head; Vicki Baker, Terrye Edwards, Lynn Neal, and Donna Sellers.
Junior Varsity Cheerleaders were Becky Sellers, Joy Butts, Cheerleaders BOOSt School Spirit
Dianne Knox, Nancy Bogers, Ann Thompson, and Diane Ferrell.
Leading cheers at ball games, chartering buses for
out-of-town games, leading pep rallies before school, and
keeping school spirit high were some of the many duties
of a cheerleader. They also set a good example for other
students at ball games by practicing good sportsmanship.
Junior Varsity cheerleaders, chosen at the beginning
of their Sophomore year, cheered at the junior varsity
football and basketball games. They also filled in for
the Varsity Cheerleaders when necessary.
Junior and Varsity Cheerleaders have to maintain
certain standards — scholastic as well as some others —
and if they do not keep these standards, they are sus-
pended from the squad until the standards are met.
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Bowling in intramural games were Bonnie Laton, Janice Grif-
fin, Wanda Hartsell, Barbara Kidd, Marie Pope, Nancy Corne-
lius, Carol Biddy, (SECOND ROW) Barbara Brown, Rebecca
Robinson, Nancy Moody, Terry Morrow, Pat Williams, Jean
Moseley, (THIRD ROW) Barbara Hefner, Cynthia Alexander,
Dixie Brown, Phyllis Wagner, Donna Gammon and Mimy Martin.
Another volleyball team was composed of ( FIRST ROW ) Jan-
ette Quattlebaum, Jean Long, Sherrie Saunders, (SECOND
ROW) Becky Brasington, Bonnie Laton, and Donna Gammon.
Since there are no organized sports for
girls in North such as there are for boys,
the girls formed the Girls Athletic Associa-
tion. Members were Janette Quattlebaum,
Cynthia Alexander, Rebecca Robinson, Sec-
retary; Betty Walters, Treasurer; Barbara
Hefner, President; Phyllis Wagner, Vice-
President; Barbara Brown, (SECOND
ROW) Becky Brasington, Nancy Moody,
Nancy Cornelius, Gloria Featherston, Kay
Ashley, Elaine Howard, Becky Whitener,
(THIRD ROW) Julie Hoffman, Janice
Griffin, Carol Biddy, Pat Moore, Dixie
Brown, Cheryl Nalley, Donna Gammon,
Bonnie Laton, (FOURTH ROW) Pat Wil-
liams, Sherrie Saunders, Terry Morrow, Di-
ane Skipper, Jean Harrington, Jean Long,
Jean Moseley, and Marsha Henry.
Athletics Fun For Girls
Promoting athletics for girls is the purpose of the
Girls Athletic Association. The objectives are to develop
sportsmanship and character, to sponsor and promote a
program of athletics for girls, and to stress enjoyment
of sports.
Members of the GAA played volleyball basketball
and other games, and bowled. They participated in a
playday at Garinger with all the other schools in the
Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
In the spring the GAA planned to attend the State
Sportsday. Last year the group placed third in over-all
competition at the State Play Day.
Volley ball team members were (FIRST ROW) Jean Moseley,
Marsha Henry, (SECOND ROW) Jean Harrington, Pat Williams,
and Diane Skipper.
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Some of the men whom Mecklenburg sent to war were mere teen-age boys,
and they learned guns and death as we learn our studies. Here General David-
son inspects a group of young raw recruits.
CLASSES
When school houses were built, they were placed
near a spring; the house was generally built of small
logs, notched close, but the door, and one long window.
Beneath the window augur holes were bored and long
pins were inserted to hold up one or more planks for a
writing table. It contained the rudest kind of seats for
pupils to sit on, without backs, so that there would be
nothing in the way of the ever present rod. This was
regarded as a necessary piece of furniture. All the stu-
dents were taught by one teacher and in one room. The
small ones learned from the older ones.
However, there was a change, just as other things
changed. From the one-room schools, there came the
organized classes of the modern school, each having a
particular part to play in the education of the student.
North High School is composed of three classes, Sopho-
more, Junior, and Senior. Approximately 750 students
are enrolled in these classes, and the student body is
ever a blend of the old — the seniors — and the new —
the sophomores.
Betty Walters, a senior, worked in the library on her English assignment.
Exciting Activities Culminate Year for Class of '62
After two years of hard work in senior high, the
Class of '62 entered school their final year with more
determination and purpose than ever before. They re-
alized they had had more opportunities than any other
class to graduate from North; they also realized their
responsibility to the future.
Advanced math courses, history by television, op-
portunities to learn by doing in science, and advanced
courses in languages were among the things each senior
had experienced. Each had been counseled and tested
to help him find his proper place— to help him build
a happy life.
Each day brought many new memories. Such events
as the arrival of the senior rings, election of superla-
tives, the Junior-Senior Prom, the arrival of the Viking,
and finally graduation would always have a special
place in the hearts and minds of each Senior. Moreover,
there would also be memories of the tests failed, the
late hours one had to work to get book reports in on
time, and the hours spent in the library doing re-
search. Nevertheless, in spite of all the disappointments
and problems, one would remember that this was the
best year of all.
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JOHN WAYNE ADAMS
FFA 2,3 Sentinel 2, Secretary 3, Land Judging Team 2,3,
Parliamentary Procedure Team 2; Booster Club 1; Home-
room Vice-President 1, President 2; Student Council 2.
CYNTHIA GLOER ALEXANDER
Bible Club 1,2,3; Vice-President 2,3; AY 1; GAA 2,3-
County Chorus 1,2; Glee Club 1.
MARY ELOISE ALEXANDER
Homeroom Vice-President 1; Bible Club 1; FHA 1-
Booster Club 1,2; Glee Club 2; Girls' Ensemble 3; Duplicat-
ing Club 2.
VICKI CAMILLE ALLEN
Y-Teens 1; AY 2; Jr. Red Cross 1; Booster Club 1,2,3;
North Star Staff 3; Homeroom Treasurer 2; Homecoming
Sponsor 3; Student Art Guild 3.
LINDA JOANNE ALLEY
FHA 1; Y-Teens 1,2; AY 3.
VELDA HUPANA ALLEY
Homeroom Secretary 1; AY 1,3; Speech Club 2; Y-Teens
1; Bible Club 3.
HAROLD DEAN ARMSTRONG
AY 1; Booster Club 1,2; Planning Committee 2; Photog-
raphy Club 2; Homeroom Vice-President 2, President 3;
Student Council 3; Bus Driver 3; Substitute 2; Boys' Ensem-
ble 3; Glee Club 3; MOST COOPERATIVE
MARTHA TURNER ASHCRAFT
FHA 1; Library Club 1; Glee Club 1:
Viking Staff 1,2,3, Co-Editor 3; Booster
Council 3; Publications Board 3.
Latin Club 2,3;
Club 3; Student
DEZMER ANN ASHLEY
Homeroom Vice-President 1; FHA 1; Y-Teens 2; GAA 2-
DE Club 3.
EZMER ANN ASHLEY
Jr. Red Cross 1,2; FHA 1,2; GAA 2.
LINDA PAULINE ATKINS
FTA 1; Y-Teens 1; FHA 2; GAA 2; Homeroom Treasurer
WAYNE HARDING BALLARD
Science Club 1; Basketball 1; FFA 2 3.
CRAVEN HUNTER BARKLEY
FFA 1,3; DE Club 2.
WALLACE NEAL BARNETT
Student Council 3, Social Committee 2,3, Chairman 3'
Homeroom President 3; Class Treasurer 2; Hi-Y 12 3- Key
best'pIrsonaI^y35 AY 1; Basketba11 1A3! Footb'a11 1;
FRANCIS BARNHARDT
Band 1,2,3; FFA 1; AY 2; Bus Driver 2,3.
SENIORS
ANDREW JACKSON BARRETT
North Star Staff 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Monogram Club 3;
WITTIEST.
HAROLD RAY BAUCOM
Monogram Club 2,3, Secretary 3; Football 2; Tennis 1,2,3;
AY 1,2; Science Club 3; French Club 2,3.
ANDREA KAY BEAVER
CAROLYN LEE BENNETT
AY 1; Booster Club 2; Duplicating Club 2; Arts and
Crafts 2; Student Art Guild 3.
JANDRE LEE BETTERTON
Transferred from Memphis, Tennessee 3; Bible Club 3;
Fall Festival Queen 3.
BILL ARNOLD BLACK
FFA 1; Bible Club 1,2; Agriculture Class Treasurer 3.
TONY MITCHELL BOLICK
Bible Club 1,2,3, President 3; Homeroom Treasurer 3;
Jr. Red Cross 1,3.
MARGARET BRUNSON BOURDEAUX
Y-Teens 1; AY 1; Homeroom Secretary 2; Math Club 2,3;
Booster Club 2,3; French Club 2,3; National Honor Society
2,3; Handbook and Scrapbook Committee Chairman 3; Stu-
dent Council 3; Viking Staff 2; AFS Committee 3; MOST
LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
LEWIS HENRY BOWERS
FFA 1; Football 1; Science Club 1,2, Jr. Red Cross 1,2;
DE Club 2,3, Parliamentarian 3; Homeroom Treasurer 1.
MELVIN RICE BRANNON
Science Club 1; FFA 1,2,3.
KAYRYN BRENDLE
Science Club 1.
DIANE BRIGMAN
Bible Club 1; AY 1; FHA 2.
william walter brotherton
Barbara jean brown
FHA 1,2; GAA 2,3; Y-Teens 1; Homeroom Secretary 3;
Homecoming Sponsor 3.
BARRY VAUGHAN BROWN
FFA 1,3.
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DIXIE FAYE BROWN
FHA 1,2; Booster Club 1; GAA 2,3; Bus Driver 3; Y-Teens
1.
DORIS ISABELL BROWN
AY 1,2; National Honor Society 2,3; French Club 2,3;
FTA 3.
PAUL EUGENE BROWN
Key Club 3; Homeroom Vice-President 1,2; French Club
2,3; Bus Driver 2,3; Science Club 1,2 Vice-President 2;
Junior Marshal; National Honor Society 2,3; Boys' State;
Harvard Book Award 2; Youth Appreciation Essay Award
1; Student Council Treasurer 3; Charlotte News Top Teen
3; 4-H Club 1,2; N.C. 4-H Dairy Judging Champion 2,
Placed 3rd in nation at National Contest in Waterloo, Iowa;
Basketball 1; 4-H Scholarship Winner; BEST CITIZEN.
RONALD WAYNE BULLARD
Homeroom Vice-President 2; DE Club 2,3, Treasurer 3.
JONATHON GERARD BYERS
Band 1,2,3; Monogram Club 2,3; Hi-Y 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,
Co-Captain 3.
MICHAEL TATE CAMPBELL
Band 1,2,3; Bulletin Boards Committee 2; Substitute Bus
Driver 2; Piedmont Youth Orchestra 2; County Music Fes-
tival 2.
JANET RAMONA CARPENTER
AY 1; Jr. Red Cross 1,2, Sec-Treasurer 2; Booster Club
2; FHA 3; North Star Staff 2; Mecklenburg Times Cor-
respondent 3; Viking Staff 3; Homeroom Secretary 1;
Bus Driver 2,3; Bulletin Boards Club 3; MOST COOPERA-
TIVE.
JERRY EDWIN CARTER
Bus Driver 2,3; FFA 2,3.
ALICE CASHION
Chorus 1; Jr. Red Cross 1; Bible Club 1; AY 2; Y-Teens
2; Girls' Ensemble 3.
JAMES YOUNG CAUSEY, JR.
Homeroom Secretary 2, Treasurer 3; Monogram Club 2,3,
President 3; French Club 2,3, President 3; Key Club 2,3;
Tennis Team 1,2,3, Co-Captain 2, Captain 3, State Champion
2; Athlete of Year 2; Cross Country Team 3.
JAMES FRANCIS CHILDERS
Science Club 1.
BRENDA SUE CHRISTENBURY
FHA 1,2.
JAMES CAMERON COLEMAN
Key Club 3; Debating Club 1; Science Club 1,2,3, Sec-
Treas. 2, President 3; Track 1; Football, Manager and
Trainer 2,3; Student Council 3, House and Grounds Com-
mittee 3; French Club 2; Monogram Club 3.
DORIS ELIZABETH COOK
FHA 1; Y-Teens 1,2; Sec. and Treas. 2, Inter-Club Coun-
cil 2; National Honor Society 2,3; Bible Club 3; Homeroom
Secretary 3.
BETTY JOAN COONE
GAA 2; FHA 1,2; Jr. Red Cross 3; Library Club 3.
SENIORS
NANCY JEAN COONE
FHA 1,2; Homeroom Vice-President 1; GAA 2; Y-Teens
1, Booster Club 1.
WILLIS VAN CORNELIUS, JR.
Science Club 1,2,3; Photography Club 2; Math Club 3;
Band 2,3.
ELEANOR GAYNELLE CROOK
Homeroom Secretary 3; AY 1; Math Club 2; Bus Driver 3;
National Honor Society 2,3, Project Chairman 3; Booster
Club 2.
BETTY JEAN CUNNUPP
Y-Teens 1,2, President 2; FHA 1; Booster Club 2; Viking
Staff 2; National Honor Society 2,3; Student Council 2,3;
Homeroom President 3.
CAROLYN SUE DAGGY
Class Secretary 2; National Honor Society 2,3 President
3; Math Club 2,3, Secretary 2; French Club 2,3, Secretary-
Treasurer 3; Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 2,3;
Y-Teens 1; AY 1; Student Council 2,3, Devotions Committee
Chairman 3; Viking Staff 2; Junior Marshal; MOST TAL-
ENTED.
CAROL ANN DAVIS
Jr. Red Cross 1,2; AY 1; Glee Club 1; Lettergirl 2.
SILAS BRUCE DAVIS
Homeroom Treasurer 2; Key Club 2,3; Monogram Club 3;
Science Club 1,2; Track 2,3, Captain 3; Cross Country Team
3; 4-H Club 1; Substitute Bus Driver 1,2; MOST DEPEND-
ABLE.
FREDERICK ELIHU DELLINGER
FFA 1,2; Football 1; Hi-Y 1.
SANDRA LYNN DELLINGER
Jr. Red Cross 1; Latin Club 2,3, Chaplain 3; FHA 2,3;
National Honor Society 2,3; Junior Marshal; MOST DE-
PENDABLE.
LARRY JAMES EARNHARDT
Homeroom Treasurer 1, Secretary 2; Science Club 2; Jr.
Red Cross 1.
LINDA KAY EDWARDS
AY 1; Y-Teens 1; Bible Club Secretary 1.
ARCHIE FRED ENTREKIN, JR.
Baseball 1; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3; Homeroom
President 1; Class Secretary 1, Treasurer 3; Key Club 2,3;
Monogram Club 2,3; Hi-Y 2,3.
DANIEL KIRK EW ART
Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 3; Latin Club 2;
AY 1,2; Science Club 3; Glee Club 1,3; Boys' Ensemble 3.
RUFUS NEELY FERGUSON
Football 1,2,3; 4-H Club 1,2, Vice-President 2, President
County Council 2,3; Monogram Club 2,3; Bus Driver 1,2;
Student Council 2,3; Class Vice-President 3; Hi-Y 2,3; Latin
Club 2; Boys' State; Social Committee 2,3.
GERALD WAYNE FERRELL
Jr. Red Cross 2; Bible Club 2; Football 3; Baseball 1,2,3.
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RICHARD DELAINE FERRELL
Basketball 1; Bus Driver 3; Agriculture Class Treasurer
3; Football 2,3; Science Club 2; Jr. Red Cross 1; AY 1.
JAMES MANN FINCH
FFA 1; Bus Driver 1; Substitute 2,3; DE Club Editor and
Promotion Manager; Bible Club 3; Homeroom Treasurer 1.
MARTHA FRANCES FLOWERS
Homeroom Vice-President 1; Booster Club 1- Jr Red
Cross 1,2; Substitute Bus Driver 2,3; GAA 2.
CAROL JEAN FOGLEMAN
AY 1; Homeroom President 1; Science Club 2,3; DE Club
Secretary 3; Student Council 1.
LINDA LEE FORTENBERRY
Bible Club 1; AY 1,3; Jr. Red Cross 2; Booster Club 2,
Homeroom Secretary 1.
WILLIAM ROBERT FRALEY
FFA 1,2,3; Monogram Club 2,3; Science Club 1,2- Foot-
ball 1,2,3; Booster Club 1,2; Band 2,3.
VICTOR GARY GALLOWAY
Homeroom President 1; Secretary 2; Bus Driver 2,3; FFA
DONNA GAIL GAMMON
Jr. Red Cross 1; AY 1; Bible Club 2; GAA 3.
JAMES PATRICK GARRISON
Jr. Red Cross 1; Homeroom Vice-President 1,2; Mono-
gram Club 1,2,3, Sergeant-at-Arms 2,3; Football 1,2,3;
Member City-County All Star Team 3; Track 2,3; Wrestling
Now They Could Really Call Themselves Seniors
Sitting and waiting for Mr. Hough to come into the auditorium
to give out senior rings is exciting in itself; but to have one's
name called out first and receive a ring before anyone else has
his is the climax. Here Barbara Brown received her ring first
as Mr. Hough prepared to call out about two hundred names
for rings.
On the eve of his departure from North as a student teacher,
some the commercial class members presented a birthday cake
to Mr. Dozier Murray. Vera Stephens baked the cake for him
and served ice cream along with it.
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SENIORS
FRANK DUNNINGTON GHIGO
Latin Club 1; Math Club 2; Science Club 2; National Hon-
or Society 2,3; Tennis Manager 2,3; French Club 3; Junior
Marshal; MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED.
RONNIE DAVID GIBSON
Football 1,2,3, Player of the Week 3: Track 2; Homeroom
President 2,3; Student Council 2,3; Substitute Bus Driver
2,3; Hi-Y Club 1,2,3, Chaplain 3; Monogram Club 2,3; Key
Club 2,3; Board of Directors 3; MOST SINCERE.
CURTISS WAYNE GRANT
AY 1; FFA 1,2; DE Club 3.
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH GREENE
Y-Teens 1,2, Interclub Council Representative 1,2, Vice-
President 2; French Club 2,3; FHA 3; Latin Club 3; Stu-
dent Art Guild 3; Booster Club 2; MOST CREATIVE.
MARY JO GREENE
Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 3; Y-Teens 1;
AY 2; Social Committee 3; Jr. Red Cross 3; French Club
2; Glee Club 1,2.
RICHARD LAMAR GREENE
Band 1,2,3; Piedmont Youth Orchestra 2; Science Club
1,2; Booster Club 1,2; Photography Club 2; Student Art
Guild 3; Jr. Red Cross 1.
DENNIS WAYNE GRYDER
Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 2,3; Speech Club
2; Student Art Guild 3; Talent Show Winner 1,2,3; Science
Club 1; Baseball 1; Wrestling 3; Band 1,2; MOST TAL-
ENTED.
FRANKIE FAYE HAGER
Jr. Red Cross 1; FHA 1.
HARRY DOUGLAS HAGER
Bus Driver 2,3; Science Club 1; FFA 1,2,3, Vice-President
2; Homeroom Vice-President 1,2.
PAMELA JEAN HAILEY
FHA 1,2,3; Y-Teens 2; Booster Club 1,2; Bus Driver 2,3.
GRADY HALEY, III.
Homeroom Vice-President 3; AY 1; Bible Club 3; Latin
Club 2; Booster Club 3.
MARTHA ANNE HALL
Glee Club 1; Jr. Red Cross 1; Booster Club 1,2; Football
Sponsor 2,3; GAA 2,3.
FRANKLIN CARL HAMILTON
Homeroom President 1; Science Club 1,2; Photography
Club 2; Boys' Ensemble 3.
SANDRA LYNN HARVEY
Bible Club 2.
JACKSON ERVIN HARWELL
DE Club 3.
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JUDY SUE HAYNES
AY 1; Science Club 2; DE Club 3, Vice-President.
LINDA WINECOFF HAYNES
Chorus 2; Bus Driver 3; Library Club 2.
BARBARA HARRIET HEFNER
Homeroom Secretary 1, Vice-President 2; Class Vice-
President 2, Secretary 3; Booster Club 1,2,3; GAA 2,3; Pres-
ident 3; Viking Staff 1,2,3, Co-Editor 3; Steering Commit-
tee 2; Student Council 2,3; Bus Driver 2; French Club 1;
Latin Club 2,3, Vice-President 2; Homecoming Sponsor 3;
BEST ALL ROUND.
ROBERT M. HENDERSON
Science Club 1,2; Science Fair Award 1; Arts and Crafts
2; Bible Club 2,3; Basic Selling Course 3; Student Art
Guild 3, Vice-President 3.
PHIL DIXON HOFFMAN
^ Bible Club 1,2; Intramural Badminton Singles Champion
JANE ANN HOKE
Booster Club 1,2; AY 1; Bulletin Boards Club 2; Majorette
2,3; Junior Achievement Secretary 3.
MARY ANN HOLLAND
„ AY 1,2; Y-Teens 1; Booster Club 2,3, Planning Committee
3; Girls Ensemble 3; Latin Club 2,3; Glee Club 3.
BARBARA JEAN HONEYCUTT
Homeroom Vice-President 1; FHA 2.
BOBBY LEE HONEYCUTT
FFA 1,2,3.
JAMES JOSEPH HONEYCUTT
Football 1; Jr. Red Cross 2; Bus Driver 3.
MARY CATHERINE HOPKINS
AY 1,2,3, Secretary 2; Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Com-
mittee 2,3; French Club 3; Glee Club 3.
MARSHA JEAN HORTON
AY 1; Bible Club 1; Duplicating Club 2; Latin Club 2.
SHIRLEY ANN HORTON
DE Club 2,3.
FERMAN CLETUS HOUGH, JR.
Homeroom President 2,3; Student Council 2,3; Key Club
3; Monogram Club 2,3, Treasurer 3; Baseball 1,2,3; Basket-
ball 1.
ELAINE CRABB HOWARD
AY 1; Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 3; Jr. Red
Cross 2; GAA 2,3, Treasurer 2; North Star Staff 3; Football
Sponsor 3; Student of the Month 3; Homeroom Treasurer
3; Majorette 2,3, Head 3.
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SENIORS
LEONARD MICHAEL HOWARD
Football 2,3, Co-Captain 3; Homeroom President 1, Vice-
President 2,3; Student Council 1; FFA 1,2,3; Monogram
Club 3; Substitute Bus Driver 2,3; Safety Club 1; Hi-Y 3; Jr.
Red Cross 1; Arts and Crafts 2,3; Basic Selling Course 3;
MOST CREATIVE.
PHIL THOMAS HOWARD
AY 1; Monogram Club 2,3, Vice-President 2; Key Club
1,2,3, Secretary 3; Hi-Y 2,3; Football 2,3, Captain 3; Bas-
ketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3; Student Council 3, Executive
Council 3; Class President 3; French Club 2; BEST ALL
ROUND.
THOMAS FRANKLIN HOWARD
Bible Club 1,2; Science Club 3.
KAREN NANCY HUNTER
Homeroom President 2, Vice-President 3; Student Coun-
cil 2; Steering Committee 2; Latin Club 2,3, Secretary-Treas-
urer 2; Girls' State; GAA 3; BEST CITIZEN.
MONTY DEAN HUNTER
Jr. Red Cross 2; Bible Club 2,3; FFA 2.
WEST PORTER HUNTER
FFA 1,2,3, Dairy Judging Team
Team 2,3, Vice-President 3.
1,2,3, Land Judging
BLAKE CHARLES HYDE
Football 12,3; Monogram Club 2,3.
GARY LEE ISENHOUR
HARVEY WALTER JAMES, JR.
FFA 1,2.
PAMELA FAYE JAMES
Homeroom President 1; FHA 1,3; Booster Club 1; Li-
brary Club 2; Football Sponsor 3.
SARAH HELEN JENKINS
AY 1; Booster Club 2; Latin Club 2, Secretary 2; Home-
room Secretary 2; Football Sponsor 3; Y-Teens 2.
HARRY ARNOLD JONAS
Science Club 1,2; Photography Club 2; Bus Driver 2,3.
MARY ELIZABETH JUSTICE
Student Council 2,3, Secretary 3; MISS HI MISS; Math
Club 2,3, Vice-President 2; French Club 1,2,3, Secretary-
Treasurer 2; National Honor Society 2,3, Secretary 3; Meck-
lenburg Gazette Correspondent 2,3; Student of the Month
3; Booster Club 1,2,3; AY 1; Homeroom Vice-President 1,
President 2; Junior Marshal.
SAMUEL LEE KENNEDY
Science Club 1,2; Bus Driver 3; Junior Achievement 2.
ROBERT MAURY KERNS
AY 1; Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 3; Bus
Driver 2,3; Student Council 3, Social Committee 3; Home-
room Vice-President 3; National Honor Society 2,3; Junior
Science Symposium 2; Latin Club 2,3, Vice-President 2,3;
Steering Committee 2; Latin Award 2; Advanced Math
Club 2,3; Glee Club 1; Junior Marshal.
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Reading magazines and writing a summary of what one had read was the assignment given to Mrs
Barfield's senior English class. Steve Whisenant, Lewis Bowers, Betty Walters, Roy Smith, Richarc
Greene and Bobby LaFear worked (?) to finish before the bell rang.
Seniors Spend Many Hours In Library
LARRY ENGENE KING
Football 1,2,3; Monogram Club 2,3; Science Club 2;
Homeroom Vice-President 2; FFA 2.
SANDRA RUTH RISER
Y-Teens 1; Jr. Red Cross 2; Duplicating Club 2.
THOMAS BREVARD KNOX, JR.
Jr. Red Cross 1,2; FFA 3.
BASIL JOHN KOMAS
Science Club 1,2; Homeroom Treasurer 3.
ROBERT GEORGE LaFEAR
Football 1,2,3; Baseball 1; Monogram Club 2,3; Hi-Y 3.
THOMAS REID LEMMOND
Bible Club 1; FFA 3.
CAROLYN ANN LEWIS
Latin Club 2,3; Bible Club 1; FTA 1,2, Secretary 2; Bus
Driver 3.
MALCOLM EUGENE LINK
Football 1,2,3, Honorable Mention All City-County Team
3; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Hi-Y 2,3, Secretary 2,3; Key
Club 2,3, President 3; Monogram Club 2,3; Homeroom Vice-
President 2, President 3; Substitute Bus Driver 2,3; Student
Council 3.
CHARLES ALLEN LLOYD
Homeroom President 1; Student Council 1,2,3, Vice-Presi-
dent 2, President 3; Key Club 2,3, Board of Directors 2;
French Club 2,3; Monogram Club 3; National Merit Semi-
finalist 3; Cross Country Team 1; Track 1; Football Manager
2,3; Tennis 2,3; Junior Marshal; National Honor Society 2
3; MOST OUTSTANDING.
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SENIORS
JOE CLARE LOWMAN
Transferred from Belmont High School 3; Homeroom Pres-
ident 3; Band 3, Vice-President 3; Chorus 3, President 3;
Boys' Ensemble 3; County Chorus 3; North Star Staff, 3;
Charlotte Observer correspondent, 3; Student Council 3.
WANDA LOUISE LOWMAN
Transferred From Belmont High School 3; Band 3; Red
Cross Representative 3; Library Assistant 3.
BETTY FRANCES McAULEY
FHA 1; Duplicating Club 2.
LYNDA ELLEN McCALL
Homeroom Vice-President 1; Latin Club 2,3, Chaplain 2,
Secretary 3; National Honor Society 2,3, Treasurer 3; Ad-
vanced Math Club 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Viking Staff
2; Girls State; Chief Junior Marshal 2; Chapel Program
Committee 3; Majorette 2,3.
EARLENE FRANCES McCLURE
AY 1; Jr. Red Cross 1; Chorus 1,2,3; Librarian 3; Girls'
Ensemble 2,3; County Chorus 2.
LEAH SUZANNE McCORD
FHA 1; County Chorus 1; 4-H Club 1; Duplicating Club
2; GAA 2,3.
JOHN TUCKER McEVER
Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Hi-Y 1,2,3, Vice-President
2, President 3; Class President 1,2; Student Council 1,2;
Monogram Club 1,2,3; Key Club 2,3; French Club 3;
MOST ATHLETIC.
BRENDA YVONNE McGRAW
AY 1; FHA 2,3, Secretary 3; Latin Club 2,3, Chaplain 2;
North Star Staff 3.
WILMA JEAN McKEOWN
Latin Club 1, Secretary; Y-Teens 1; FTA 1,2, Vice-Presi-
dent 2; French Club 3; Advanced Math Club 3; President;
Homeroom President 1,2; Booster Club 2,3, Planning Com-
mittee 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3, Vice-President 3;
Student Council 1,2,3, Goodwill Committee 2, Publicity
Committee Chairman 3; Steering Committee 2; Chief Junior
Marshal; MOST INTELLECTUAL.
BARBARA ANN McLAUGHLIN
MICHAEL BARRY McLELLAN
Science Club 1,2,3; Jr. Red Cross 1; Homeroom Vice-
President 2.
DORIS JUNE MESSINA
Jr. Red Cross 1,2; FHA 1; DE Club 3.
Club 2; Photography
RONALD FRANKLIN METCALF
AY 1; Booster Club 1,2; Science
Club 2; Bus Driver 2.
BERNICE ORA MILLER
Duplicating Club 2.
MARSHA ANNETTE MILLER
Transferred from Myers Park High School 2; Booster
Club 2,3, Planning Committee 2,3, Co-Chairman 3; FTA 2,
3, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, County Corresponding Sec-
retary 3; Social Studies Award 2; World Peace Speaking
Contest Winner 2; National Honor Society 3; French Club
3; Student Council 3; Debating Chairman 2,3.
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Seniors Always Glad To
Have New Classmates
Learning about a new school and their classmates
was not difficult for Kathy Stubbs and Joe Lowman,
who entered the senior class from other schools.
They made friends easily and became a part of the
class with no trouble at all. Reading the school news-
paper to find out what the students thought was a
help.
JOHN PHILLIP MITZEL
FFA 1,2,3, Dairy Judging 1,2,3, Reporter 3; Parliamen-
tary Procedure Team 3; Agriculture Class President 3;
Bus Driver 2.
MARY ANTIONETTE MOORE
Homeroom Treasurer 2; Bible Club 2,3, Treasurer 2,3.
BETTY JEAN MORRIS
Booster Club 1,2, Planning Committee 2; GAA 2;
Homeroom Secretary 3; Student Art Guild 3; Student Coun-
cil Social Committee 3. MOST FRIENDLY.
BILLY JOEL MORROW
Band 1,2,3, President 3; Science Club 1,2; FFA 1,2,3; Bus
Driver 2,3; Homeroom Vice-President 2.
JOEY UNDERWOOD MORROW
FFA 1; Science Club 2;
CAROLE SUE MOSS
Bible Club 2,3, Secretary 3; Glee Club 3; Girls' Ensem-
ble 3; County Chorus 3; Booster Club Planning Committee
3; French Club 3, President; MOST COURTEOUS.
JUNE ALLEN MULLIS
Tennis 1,2; DE Club 3.
DENNIS WAYNE MUMPOWER
Science Club 1; FFA 2; DE Club 3; Football 1,2.
VIVIAN MOORE MUNDY
FHA 1,2; Jr. Red Cross 1; Homeroom Secretary 1- Boost-
er Club 2; Chorus 2.
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SENIORS
BRENDA ILENE MUNGO
FHA 1,2; GAA 2,3.
WILLIAM DELBERT MURRAY
Speech Club 1.
LARRY NODINE
AY 2.
ANNE-MARIE JACQUELINE OSBORNE
Girls' State; Girls' Nation; Glee Club 1; County Chorus
1,2,3; Girls' Ensemble 2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 3; French
Club 3; AY 1; Student Council Publicity Committee 3; FTA
3, President.
TONI SWEARNGAN OXIDINE
Booster Club 1,2,3; Y-Teens 1; AY 2; FHA 2,3; Jr. Red
Cross 3; Homeroom Secretary 3; Cheerleader 2,3; Bus
Driver 2; Homecoming Sponsor 3.
CLINGMAN HASKELL PARKER
Science Club 2; FFA 2,3, Secretary 3; Bus Driver 3;
MOST COURTEOUS.
CHARLES EDWARD PIERCY
FFA 1,2; DE Club 2,3; Booster Club 1.
EVELYN DIANNE PIERCY
FHA 1,2.
TONI LORETTA POWELL
FLOYD EARL PRUITT
Transferred from Mooresville High School 3.
CAROL JEAN PUCKETT
FHA 1,2; Y-Teens 1.
JESSIE LINDA PURSER
Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 2,3; FHA 1,2,3,
Reporter 2, Vice-President 2, President 3; Homeroom
Treasurer 1, Secretary 2; Girls' Ensemble 3; Bus Driver
3, Substitute 2; AY 1; Junior Achievement 3, Treasurer.
RICHARD RANDOLPH PUTNAM
How-To-Study Club 2; Safety Club 1; Bus Driver 3; Foot-
ball 1,2,3.
SARA JANETTE QUATTLEBAUM
Latin Club 3; GAA 2,3; Jr. Bed
Club Guild 3; MOST ATHLETIC.
Cross 1; FTA 2; Art
SUSANNE GOODWYN RAYBURN
Class Treasurer 1; FHA 1,2,3, Pianist 1, President 2,
Vice-President County-Wide 2, President 3; Y-Teens 1;
Latin Club 2,3, President 2, Vice-President 3; Debating
Team 2; Viking Staff 2; Booster Club 2,3, Planning Com-
mittee 2,3; National Honor Society 2,3; Student Council
2,3, Chapel Committee Chairman 3; Homecoming Sponsor
3; Bus Driver 3; Charlotte News Top Teen 3; DAR Citi-
zenship Award Winner 3; MOST OUTSTANDING
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"Your attention please," was the beginning of the an-
nouncements made at the end of second period and just
before the dismissal bell. Mike Stallings realized the im-
portance of these announcements and knew that each per-
son should hear each word that was said. He worked faith-
fully to carry out his responsibility.
Seniors, Particularly, Realize Importance of Announcements
HARRY ALBERT REID, JR.
Homeroom President 1, Vice-President 3; Hi-Y 1,2,3,
Sergeant at Arms 3.
CONSTANCE JEAN ROBINETTE
Y-Teens 1,2; FHA 1; Homeroom Treasurer 2.
LINDA DIANNE RODDEN
Homeroom Secretary 1,2, Treasurer 3; Fall Festival
Queen 1; Library Club 2; Jr. Red Cross 1,3; AY 2.
JOANNE RUSSELL
Bible Club 1; Glee Club 1; Girls Ensemble 2,3; County
Chorus 1; Booster Club 1,2,3; Dramatics Club 3.
CHARLIE FAYE SCROGGS
FHA 1; AY 1; Viking Staff 2,3; Latin Club 2,3, TreasuriX
3; FTA 3, Treasurer. \J
DONNA LEIGH SELLERS
Cheerleader 1,2,3, Ass't Head 3; Booster Club 1,2,3,
Planning Committee 2,3; Student Council 1,2; Social Com-
mittee 2,3; French Club 3; Class Vice-President 1; Home-
room President 2; Girls' Ensemble 2; Homecoming Spon-
sor 1,2,3; Homecoming Queen 3; FHA 1,2, Parliamentarian
1; Chorus 1,2; Steering Committee 2; BEST LOOKING.
PATRICIA ANN SHARAR
Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning Committee 1,2- GAA 3- Y-
Teens 1; FHA 1,2.
KARL KERMIT SHERRILL
Hi-Y 2,3; French Club 3; Homeroom Vice-President 3.
PATRICIA JULIENE SHOEMAKER
Booster Club 1; AY 1; Latin Club 2,3, Chaplain 3-
tional Honor Society 2,3; Viking Staff 1,2,3; Science
Photography Club 3; How-to-Study Club 3.
Na-
and
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SENIORS
KAREN HASTY SIGMON
FHA 1,2; AY 1; Jr. Red Cross 2,3; Reporter 3; GAA 3;
Student Art Guild 3; French Club 2; Bus Driver 3.
ROSS LYNN SLAYTON
Football 1,2,3; Monogram Club 3; Science Club 1,2;
North Star Staff 3; Homeroom Vice-President 2,3.
HUGH ROY SMITH, JR.
Band 1,2,3; Bus Driver 2; Photography Club 2; Science
Club 2,3; North Star Staff 3.
LARRY BRUCE SMITH
Booster Club 1; FFA 3.
RICHARD JAMES SMITH
Science Club 2; Math Club 2; Homeroom Treasurer 3.
SHIRLE-ANNE SMITH
FTA 1,2,3; Latin Club 2,3; Speech Club 2; Jr. Red Cross
Council 3; Science and Photography Club 3, Vice-President;
Substitute Bus Driver 2,3.
SUEANNE MacDONALD SMITH
Cheerleader 1; Latin Club 1; FHA 1; Chorus 1; Letter-
girl 2;
MICHAEL HOLTON STALLINGS
Hi-Y 2,3; French Club 2,3; AY 1; Football 2; Wrestling 3;
Math Club 3; Dramatics Club 3.
JOE CALDWELL STEPHENS
FFA 1,2; Bus Driver 2,3.
PHYLLIS ANN STEPHENS
Homeroom Treasurer 1; FHA 1,2,3; AY 2; Chorus 1.
RONALD MARVIN STEPHENS
FFA 2.
VERA MATILDA STEPHENS
Jr. Red Cross 1; FTA 2,3; Booster Club 2,3, Co-Chair-
man 3; French Club 2; Student Council 3.
MARGARET JOSEPHINE STILL WELL
Homeroom President 1,3; FHA 1,2,3, Songleader 1, Treas-
urer 2, Secretary 3; Student Council 1,2; Homecoming
Sponsor 3; BEST LOOKING.
MARY KATHRYN STUBBS
JOHN HOWARD SUTTON
Bus Driver 3, Substitute 2; Latin Club 2,3; Viking Staff
1,2,3; Glee Club 1,2; Boys' Ensemble 2.
DAGMAR CHRISTINA TAUBER
Exchange Student from Germany; Booster Club 3-
French Club 3; AFS Committee 3; Student Council 3; Stu-
dent Art Guild 3; Vice-President of Homeroom.
CHERYL ANN TAYLOR
Cheerleader 1,2,3, Head 3; Booster Club 1,2,3, Planning
Committee 2,3; French Club 2,3; North Star Staff 3; Glee
Club 1; GAA 2; Homeroom Secretary 2,3; Student Council
3; Homecoming Sponsor 2,3; BEST PERSONALITY.
ERIC NELSON TAYLOR
Homeroom Treasurer 1; Speech Club 2; DE Club 3, Pres-
ident.
STUART RAYMOND THOMPSON
AY 1; Football 1; Substitute Bus Driver 2,3; French
Club 3; How-to-Study Club 2.
LINDA KAY THORNBURG
Homeroom Secretary 1,3; Bus Driver 2,3; Maiorette 2;
FHA 2; Booster Club 1; Girls' Ensemble 3; Glee Club 3;
North Star Staff 2; Carrousel Princess.
BRENDA GAIL TILSON
FHA 1; Glee Club 1; Jr. Red Cross 2; Duplicating
Club 2.
HAROLD CRAYTON TREATT, JR.
Science Club 1; Latin Club 2,3, President 2; French
Club 3; Advanced Math Club 2; Junior Marshal; Junior
Science Symposium 2; National Honor Society 2,3; Sub-
stitute Bus Driver 3; National Merit Letter of Commenda-
tion 3; MOST INTELLECTUAL.
WALTER LEE TREXLER
Homeroom Vice-President 1, Treasurer 2; Science Club
1,2; Viking Staff 2; Junior Achievement 2,3, Bus Driver
2,3.
WILLIAM DWIGHT TRULL
Science Club 1,2; Bus Driver 2,3; Basic Selling Course
1.
BILLY NELSON TURNER
Science Club 2.
CHARLES RAY TURNER
FFA 2,3, Secretary 3; Science Club 2; Jr. Red Cro„s 2.
BETTY RUTH VANCE
FHA 1,2,3; Y-Teens 1,2; GAA 3; AY 2,3; Homeroom
Secretary 3; Booster Club 1,2.
ISLA ANN VANCE
Homeroom President 2; Student Council 2; FHA 2,3, Re-
porter 2, Treasurer 3; AY 1; French Club 3, Secretary
and Treasurer 3; National Honor Society 3; Pyrofax Gas
Teenage Baking Contest District Winner 3; MOST SIN-
ALICE OLGA VICKERY
FHA 2.
DAVID RALPH VON KAMECKE
AY 1; Science Club 1; Bus Driver 1; DE Club 2,3, Asso-
ciate President 2, Project Chairman 3.
SENIORS
Trying to get out of class early to rush to the auditorium
to set up for playing, these senior boys made all sorts of
excuses to their teachers. The other students were happy
they succeeded, for it was much more pleasant to enter
the auditorium with the combo playing. Members of the
group were senior boys, Denny Gryder, Joe Lowman, Mike
Campbell, Roy Smith, Richard Greene, and Bill Morrow.
Junior Terrye Edwards was at the piano.
They Enjoyed Other Activities Too
WAYNE MICHAEL WALKER
French Club 1,2; Photography Club 2; Science Club 3.
ROBERT CLETIUS WALLACE
Baseball 1; FFA 1,2; Bus Driver 3.
MARSHA LYNN WALLY
AY 1; Y-Teens 1; Jr. Red Cross 2; Booster Club 3; Let-
tergirl 2,3.
BETTY HILL WALTERS
Glee Club 1; Bulletin Boards Committee 2; Lettergirl
2 3; Football Sponsor 3; GAA 2,3, Treasurer 3; Homeroom
Treasurer 3; Booster Club 1,2; WITTIEST; Arts and
Crafts 3; Planning Committee 3; AY 3.
STEPHEN LEE WHISENANAT
Football 1,2,3; Hi-Y 1,2,3; Booster Club 1,2, Planning
Committee 2; Jr. Red Cross 1; Homeroom Secretary and
Treasurer 1; Monogram Club 3; North Star Staff 3; MOST
FRIENDLY.
MARGARET JANE WHITE
FHA 1,2; Jr. Red Cross 3; Library Club 2.
GAIL PATRICIA WIEGAND
FTA 1,2,3; French Club 2; Science Club Secretary 3.
KATHRYN ELAINE WILLIAMS
Y-Teens 1; AY 2.
STEVE BRADLEY WILLIAMS
Science Club 1,2; Bus Driver 3.
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DAVID MACK WILSON
Science Club 1,2; Bus Driver 3.
JOSEPH CALVIN WILSON
Science Club 1; FFA 2; Homeroom President 1; Student
Council 1.
MIRIAM ARLAYNE WILSON
AY 1; Glee Club 1; Dramatics Club 3; FHA 1,2,3, His-
torian 3.
MARY EUGENIA WITHERS
Booster Club 1,2,3; GAA 3; Viking Staff 2; AY 1; Dra-
matics Club 3; French Club 2,3.
RALPH LARRY WRIGHT
AY 2; Bus Driver 1,2.
ROBERTA MAE WRIGHT
Booster Club 1; FHA 1; AY 2,3.
CHERYL VIRGINIA ZEIGLER
FHA 1,2; Jr. Red Cross 1; GAA 2; Bible Club 3.
Not Quite All Seniors Time Spent Is Classroo
Working before school, during lunch, and after
school, students prepared homecoming exhibits; how-
ever, not all that time was spent in working] Here
Grover Meetze, a junior, socialized with Mary Justice,
a senior, while others were busy trying to complete
their work before the bell rang. Students had to
have some fun, sometime!
Each year the seniors leave a gift to the school, and the problem arises as to what makes a good gift. Wanting to start thinking
over this problem early enough to make a good selection were the Junior Class officers as they looked over the gift of the Class of '60.
Officers were Currie Johnston, President; Johnny Wallace, Vice-President; Billy Jean Long, Secretary; and Joe Rogers, Treasurer.
Juniors Challenged Through New Experiences
For the Juniors a new year at North Mecklenburg
High brought many changes, just as time and much
action had brought changes to Mecklenburg County.
More privileges, advantages, and a better year were
the keynotes for action. Something new, the change
to a six-period day, was welcomed by some and dreaded
by others. More advanced subjects were offered, and
many enthusiastic Juniors took advantage of this and
enrolled in these classes.
Looking forward to college, many Juniors began
making preliminary plans after a very successful College
Day, when many of the Juniors served as guides. For
the first time, only Juniors and Seniors attended the
sessions with college representatives.
Another challenge presented to the Juniors was
the planning and management of the Junior-Senior
Prom. They answered this with the same enthusiasm
that they had shown in entering other things.
As the year ended the Junior Marshals were chosen
and the excited rising Seniors were measured for class
rings. This was the highlight of the year for many;
for nothing means more than receiving that senior ring.
It had been a year of struggles and, at times, defeat,
but rising above all that was the satisfaction of doing
many things well and overcoming the problems that
presented themselves. It had been a good year. Now
one more page in the North Mecklenburg story had
been written.
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Carl Alexander
Susan Allison
Bobby Armstrong
Kay Ashley
Jean Auten
Vicki Baker
Pat Barkley
Bobby Barnhardt
Jane Bates
Bobbv Beaver
Tommy Benfield
Phil Black
Tommy Black
Johnny Backmon
Kay Blakely
Gail Blanton
Barbara Blythe
Jimmy Blythe
Tommy Blythe
Paul Bolick
Lanny Boyles
Nancy Bradley
Becky Brasington
Carolyn Brown
Jimmy Bumgarner
Nancy Burrell
Henry Burris
Richard Burts
Lanny Bustle
Bob Chambers
Barry Chapman
Janet Cherry
Patsy Cline
Dixie Cochrane
Jerry Coleman
Randy Collins
Jackie Comfort
Michael Cook
Nancy Cornelius
Virginia Cornue
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Bobby Covington
Davis Crater
Carolyn Crump
Mary Kay Davis
Charles Dishman
Vernie Donaldson
Corinne Dotger
Linda Dowdy
Ann Dunlap
Tommy Dunn
Jane Eakin
Douglas Eatman
Terrye Edwards
Marie Eury
Ronald Evans
Steve Featherston
Bobbie Ferguson
Glenda Ferrell
Junior Fincher
Ronnie Fincher
Bobby Forbis
Polly Fortenberry
Larry Fowler
Harold Frazier
Nancy Frazier
Barry Gant
Judy Garrison
Joan Gruggett
Don Goforth
Sandra Goodwin
Martha Greene
Johnny Grice
Sherrye Groves
Joe Hamilton
Margaret Hamilton
Jimmy Harpe
Judy Harry
Tommy Hastings
Nancy Hawks
Gary Helms
Working together to make and help carry out plans for the Junior Class is the responsibility of the Steer-
ing Committee of the class. They work hardest on the Junior-Senior Prom which takes place in the spring. Mem-
bers are Bobby Johnson, Howard McCoy, Gwen Whitley, Christine Porter, Johnny Wallace, Currie Jolmston,
Joe Rogers, and Jimmy Poole.
Juniors Accept Many Responsibilities
Charles Hendren
Sandra Hill
Darrell Hinson
Johnny Hoke
Patsy Hoke
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Evelyn Holden
Ronnie Hoover
Zoe Hough
Violet Howard
Bobby Hudspeth
Louie Hunter
Bobby Jolinson
Currie Johnston
Glenn Johnston
Eddie Jones
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Ronald Keith
Pat Kerns
Fred Ken-
David Klutz
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Shirley Laney
Ray Lanham
Bonnie Laton
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Bobby Lippard
Deanne Little
Billie Jean Long
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Donnie Love
Judy Lydic
Mimy Martin
Jane McConnell
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Howard McCoy
Danny McGraw
Beverly McKee
Grover Meetze
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Pat Moore
Roger Mumpower
Sandra Mumpower
And Participate Eagerly
Checking his work to see if everything was in order before the judges
arrived was an exacting job. Bobby Kerns checked through the entire pro-
cedure to make sure everything was all right, and it paid off for him. He
was one of the winners in the Science Fair.
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Cheryl Nalley
Geraldine Neal
Linda Nelson
Mike Norris
Dennis Nunn
Betty Overcash
Johnny Overcash
Robert Parks
Jerry Peacock
Anna^Pegram
Vickey Pender
Reita Pendry
Billy Penninger
Donna Penninger
Marcia Perry
Nelson Perry
Jimmy Poole
Christine Porter
Warren Porter
Ginger Puckett
Brenda Rayburn
Donelle Ranson
Sue Rea
Jimmy Rice
I. B. Robertson
Steve Robinette
Rebecca Robinson
Joe Rogers
Tommy Russell
Johnny Scott
Catherine Seay
Nancy Secrest
Diane Sharpe
Allen Shepard
Sandra Shields
Earl Shook
Steve Simpson
Dianne Skipper
Harvy Sloop
Carol Smith
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Elaine Smith
Harriet Smith
Jerry Smith
Mike Smith
Phyllis Smith
Bobby Sneed
Jay Snider
Franklin Snodgrass
Dennis Stallings
Judy Stancil
Neal Stephens
DeAnne Strong
Bobby Stubbs
Peggy Swearngan
Barbara Swords
Randy Taylor
Reeva Taylor
Glenn Teague
Carol Thomas
Gene Trythall
Wanda Upright
Janice Ussery
Phyllis Wagner
Cherry Wagstaff
Johnny Wallace
Billy Wasbam
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Gwen Whitley
Franklin Wike
Elizabeth Wilborn
Ned Williams
Terry Williams
Kay Wilson
Venita Wilson
Virginia Young
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Working in the interest of the class and
the school, the Sophomore officers were Steve
Ferrell, President; Buddy Skinner, Vice-Presi-
dent; Judy Byrd, Secretary; and Mildred Hope,
Treasurer.
Sophomores Quickly Become True Rebels
Bewildered and wary, Sophomores entered the
doors of North for the first time in September, 1961.
Most of them had spent the previous year together at Al-
exander Junior High, but this was a new experience.
How would the "old" North students receive them and
what could they expect from the teachers were ques-
tions that were on the minds of all of them. They
had heard many tales of the "tough" teachers at North,
and how could they know how the juniors and the
seniors would react to them. Certainly, they viewed
North through the eyes of bewildered spectators.
By October, however, they were a group of unified
students, sure of their places as North Bebels. Their
social year began with the Sophomore Sock Hop, spon-
sored by the Student Council. Here they had fun to-
gether and learned more about each other, which en-
abled tbem to choose their officers more wisely. Another
similar occasion, but a little more formal, was the
Sophomore Reception, when Sophomores brought their
parents to meet teachers and other parents. No doubt,
many friends were made.
But not all was fun. From the study of English,
the basis of their culture, to the study of world history,
their heritage, they were given the advantage of a
wide field of learning. During their first year at North,
they had the opportunity to combine the learning of
their heritage with the ideas of today, looking to a
better future.
Beth Alexander
Esther Alexander
Sherry Allen
Dianne Alley
Sherrie Alley
Tony Argo
Harriet Ashcraft
Gary Ashford
Mary Ann Austin
Freddie Ayers
George Abernathy
Hilda Abernathy
Walter Aberson
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Carol Bailey
Beverly Ballard
Larry Ballard
Nancy Barbee
David Barnette
Geraldine Barnette
Jim Barnette
Gayle Barret
Jimmy Bickett
Carol Biddy
Jane Blackwell
Edward Bluemel
Eddie Blythe
Barry Bosher
Douglas Bostic
Diane Boyles
Linda Boyles
George Brantley
Wylie Brockenborough
David Brooks
Georgia Brown
Lawrence Brown
Willie Brown
Mary Buchanan
Brenda Buckley
Pamela Bullard
Joy Butts
Judy Byrd
Bernice Caldwell
Linda Canipe
Wayne Carpenter
Wayne Carrier
Vernie Case
Diana Clark
Darlene Clegg
Wayne Cline
Richard Cobb
Ronnie Cochran
Mary Ann Coley
Sandy Cooper
Larry Cox
Rov Cox
They Played
Enjoying the Sophomore Sock Hop given by
the Student Council were most of the members
of the Sophomore Class. This is an annual affair
for the sophomores, for the Student Council be-
lieves it is wise to have them know each other
well before election of class and homeroom
officers.
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Charlsie Coyle
Larry Cranford
Lee Daugherty
Carol Ann Davis
Raymon Dease
David Dellinger
Kay Dewese
Brenda Dickerson
Charles Dishman
William Dover
Anita Dresser
Harold Duckett
Carolyn Dunn
Chauncey Edwards
Henry Edwards
Douglas Elliott
Marian Eubanks
Wilford Eury
Gloria Featherston
Judy Featherston
Diane Ferrell
Steven Ferrell
Wade Ferrell
Wayne Ferrell
Kimmett Fidler
Ben Fincher
David Fincher
Frances Finger
Angela Fink
Myra Fortner
Cynthia Fox
Al Frazier
Don Gabriel
Diane Gaddy
Jill Gammon
Mike Gant
Gail Gilleland
Randy Gray
Betty Jo Grove
Joanne Greene
Anne Griesman
Janice Griffin
They Came Enthusiastically
With hearts pounding and hopes high, Sopho-
mores tried out for cheerleader. Becky Sellers
and Ann Thompson led the student body in a
cheer while Marcia Henry, Perry Smith Shelby
Taylor, Donna Trull, Diane Knox, Ann Poole
and Jean Moseley looked on.
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Nancy Grimes
Larry Gunter
Jimmy Hager
Judy Hager
Kaye Hager
Thomas Hager
Dawn Hamilton
Martha Hammer
Jean Harrington
Becky Hart
Janice Hartle
Van Hartsell
Wanda Hartsell
Bicky Hastings
Ernie Hawkins
Wesley Heafner
Simone Helms
Marsha Henry
Linda Henson
Bandy Hester
Mike Hicks
Patricia Hill
Charles Hillman
Bobby Hinson
Elaine Hinson
Jean Hobbs
James Hodges
Julia Hoffman
Jerry Hoke
Hope Holden
Sandra Honbarrier
Jimmy Honeycutt
Mildred Hope
David Home
Myra Hosley
Craig Hunter
James Hunter
Jimmy Hunter
Stanley Hunter
Tommy Hunter
Bicky Hyman
Emery Icard
Joseph Isenhour
Lynda Ivester
Edgar Johnson
Johnny Johnson
Margaret Johnson
David Jones
Carolyn Jordan
Kathy Kanipe
Harry Kelly
Larry Kerns
Gene Keziah
Barbara Kidd
Buddy Kidd
Wanda Kidd
Jeanne Kiker
Kitty King
Sara King
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Mary Ann Kleban
Randy Klouse
Larry Klutz
Ann Knox
Dianne Knox
Kenneth Knox
Leonard Knox
John Ladd
Michael LaFear
Vickie Lafoy
Linda Lachette
Thomas Lambert
Gary Lanham
Susan Logan
James Long
Fred Lothery
Elaine Lowry
Marsha Lutz
Larry Mabe
Hazel Malcolm
Anita Mandracchia
Ralph Mangle
Thomas Manning
Richard Manor
Dorothy Markley
Charles Marlowe
Terry Marrow
Lorene Martin
Paulette McAllister
Ann McAulay
Franklin McAuley
Jimmy McAuley
Richard McAuley
Billy McElroy
Martha McGavock
Mack McKeown
Eric Morton
Jean Moseley
Ken Mullis
Jerry Mumpower
Elizabeth Mundy
Gary Myers
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Martha Wood and Ann Knox were intensely in-
terested in working with cross sections of corn
and beans to determine whether or not they were
dicotyledons or monocotyledons. Many were the
questions that Mrs. Hart, the biology teacher,
had to answer.
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Lynn Neal
Peggy Neese
Dorothy Norkett
Ronnie Norman
Steven Norris
Jimmy Norton
Barbara Overcash
Tommy Park
Gail Parker
Eddie Pennell
Charles Peterson
Jane Pettus
Gary Phillips
Clarence Poe
Ann Poole
Don Pope
Marie Pope
Faye Porter
Linda Porter
Jane Price
Don Puckett
Mike Puckett
Sandra Queen
Walter Queen
Sherry Rae
Judy Raines
Johnny Ray
Richard Raymer
Dale Readling
Bruce Reese
Mike Regans
Elaine Rhodes
Jane Riley
Norman Ritch
Bill Robbins
Marc Roberts
Tony Robinson
Mike Rodman
Nancy Rogers
Gail Russ
Van Sasser
Sherrie Saunders
Kathy Scott
Becky Sellers
Bennett Setzer
Gail Sherrill
Sammy Sherrill
Eugene Shinn
William Shinn
Buddy Skinner
Mike Sloop
Curtis Smith
Martha Smith
Perry Smith
William Smith
Larry Snider
Bill Steele
Cindy Stewart
James Stewart
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Kenny Stillwell
Rosa Stillwell
Angie Stone
Bill Summerour
Betty Anne Sunderlin
Eric Swanson
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Shelbv Taylor
Ann Thompson
Brenda Thrower
Scot Treadwell
Sandra Trimnal
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Martha Turner
William Turner
Robert Vea
Shirley Vincent
Linda Voncannon
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Randy Walker
Darryl Wally
Randy Wally
Donna Washam
Kathy Washam
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Jane Westmoreland
Sandy Wheaton
Linda Whitley
Judy Whitlow
Vickie Wiggins
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Pat Williams
Ricky Williams
Arthur Wilson
Billy Wilson
Judy Wilson
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Martha Wood
Margaret Wood
J. D. Wright
Billy Yandle
In Memoriam
Jimmy McClure, who was a sophomore
at North, died of injuries he received in
an accident when the bicycle he was riding
was struck by a car. Jimmy participated in
many activities, one of which was playing
trombone in the school band. He was a
member of Trinity Methodist Church,
where he was very active. He had a one
hundred per cent attendance in Sunday
School for seven years and was program
chairman of the Trinity MYF.
Jimmy was born in Mecklenburg County
on January 11, 1946. He had made many
friends at Long Creek, where he attended
elementary school, and at Alexander Junior
High and North .
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Alexander Blakely
Hunter Kumm
Reames Readling
Brown
McArn
Rhodes
Caldwell
McCoy
Ritterskamp
Cook
Norman
Rogers
Students Win Recognition in Annual Awards
Dunn
Penninger
Thomas
Edwards
Puckett
Trimnal
Underwood
Suddenly a noisy auditorium became quiet and
every ear was attuned to the voice of the speaker. It
was Awards Day once again, and each person eagerly-
awaited to see who would win the awards presented
to students whose work had been outstanding in some
way. As the name of each student was called and
each walked down the aisle to receive his award, there
was an exhilarating quickness in his stride and an ex-
pression of pride on his face. This was the culmination
of three years of hard work, and now public recognition
was made of one's success. It was a great day— Awards
Day!
Not only are students honored for outstanding
work in the various fields of study, but many interested
patrons, businessmen, and clubs present awards to those
students who excell in some particular way. Awards
last year were given to the following students: Jim
Causey, State Tennis Singles Champion and Athlete of
the Year; Virginia Reames, DAR Citizenship and Jour-
nalism; Frank Ghigo, American History; Margaret Un-
derwood, NOMA; Eugene Brown, Harvard Prize Rook;
Virginia Cornue, American Legion Oratorical Contest;
Marsha Miller, World Peace Speaking Contest and So-
cial Studies; Dean Norman, American Medical Society;
Dudley Brown, NCET Certificate in English; Zoe
Hough, Debating; Susanne Rayburn, Debating; Jo Ann
Blakely, Journalism; Robert Kerns, Science Symposium
Rep. and Latin; Harold Threatt, Science Symposium
Rep.; Frank Caldwell, PTA Scholarship, Math, and Sci-
ence.
Other awards went to Dudley Brown, English;
Mary Hunter, English and French; Barbara Penninger,
Home Economics; Bobbie Readling, Commercial; Ken-
neth Cooke, Agriculture; Phyllis Thomas, Bible; Bobby
Trimnal, Industrial Arts; Sophie Kumm, Art; Jerry Mc-
Arn, Mechanical Drawing; Sammy McCoy, Library;
Herb Puckett, Band; Mack Alexander, Chorus; Jack
Ritterskamp, Chorus; Anne Rogers, Chorus.
For its outstanding work the DE Club received
an award of $35; its president, Judith Rhodes, a $50
bond; and Tommy Edwards, a $25 bond.
Recognition was also given to the Charlotte News
ALL-STAR scholars—, Dudley Rrown, Tommy Dunn,
and Pat Fisher.
Brown
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STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Pat Fisher
CIVITAN CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Service, Leadership, Scholarship Rewarded
At the close of each year many seniors are de-
serving of recognition; however, there are relatively few
honors to be awarded to these students. All eligible
students are carefully screened and discussed by the
faculty before a final choice is made. Those who are
selected well deserve the honor bestowed upon them.
Each month during the school year, the student
body selects a student who has done something out-
standing in that particular month and honors him as the
STUDENT of. the MONTH. From this group of stu-
dents, the faculty selects on the basis of service, de-
pendability, leadership, and character a STUDENT of
the YEAR. BILL KIMBROUGH was awarded this honor
in 1961.
For outstanding service, character, participation,
and all-round good citizenship, PAT FISHER was cho-
sen to receive the coveted CIVITAN CITIZENSHIP
AWARD. Pat also received a math award and recogni-
tion as Most Outstanding for his service, citizenship,
participation, and all-round contribution to the football
team.
Usually the senior class leaves a gift to the school,
but the Class of '61 chose to honor some student with
the SENIOR FULFILLMENT AWARD. It was to be
awarded to a person who has abilities, who develops
them in a way that shows development of the whole
person, and who uses them in a manner that would
bring honor not only to him as a person but to the school
as well. HARRY DUDLEY was the first recipient of
this award.
Realizing that many people serve the school with
devotion and sacrifice, the Viking Staff saw the need
for a service award. This award was to be called the
VIKING SERVICE AWARD and was to be presented
to some student who had served the school in an out-
standing manner and whose service had been inspired
by a love for the school. The 1961 award was presented
to ANDREW KERNS, who gave unstintingly of his time
and service for North.
Harry Dudley
SENIOR FULFILLMENT AWARD
Andrew Kerns
VIKING SERVICE AWARD
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The only way of advertisement in old days was to carry the news by horse-
back. In this picture a Hopewell officer of the militia is being given Polk's order
to be in Charlotte for the May 19, 1775, convention.
Hundreds of excited fans crowded the stadium, watching North's victory at Homecoming.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Even in the early days of Mecklenburg, people had
been industry-minded. There was a flour mill, a black-
smith shop, a saw mill, a gunsmith, several tailors, hat-
ters, weavers, and probably other establishments, in addi-
tion to several stores and taverns. Certainly there was
cooperation between them and the citizenry.
Without the cooperation of advertisers, such a book
as this would not have been possible. The support of
the whole community — merchants, friends, parents, and
students — is necessary in such an undertaking.
CATHEY-HOYLE FUNERAL HOME
Air Conditioned
Funeral Chapels
24 Hour Ambulance Service
Oxygen Equipped — Air Conditioned
William A. Carney
Robert T. Hoyle
Directors
Telephone 892-2881
Davidson, N. C.
GEM YARN MILLS COMPANY
CORNELIUS, NORTH CAROLINA
THE GREATER
For Over 67 Years . . .
Your Home of Better Values
THE BANK OF CORNELIUS
Cornelius, N. C. Huntersville, N. C.
ONE-STOP SERVICE
Savin9s Loans
Safe Deposit Checking
Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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NEIL DRUG COMPANY
Prescription Specialists
On the Corner
Huntersville, N. C.
24 Hour Service
Curb Service
Restaurants
Your Family Drive-Ins
3 Locations for Your Convenience
KEITH'S FURNITURE CO.
5 Miles Out on Statesville Road
MONEYS DRY CLEANERS
PtenfiTR 567?l
For
"Service With a Smile"
Take Your Car or Truck to
STINSON'S PURE OIL STATION
Phone 596-9931
F. C. FISHER & SON
Building & Remodeling
EX 9-7025 EX 9-6012
DUKE'S RADIO AND TV
W. D. McRORIE
Dial EX 2-3152 N. C. 16 at Shuffletown
Route 9, Box 188 Charlotte, N. C.
For the Best in Dry Cleaning
Try
MONEY'S DRY CLEANING
Phone TR 56721
Huntersville, N. C.
LEE'S DRIVE-IN
Best Place in the West for Real Bar-B-Q and
HUTCHINSON BARBER SHOP
Jumbo Hamburgers
Highway 16, Charlotte, N. C.
Shuffletown EX 9-9318
Vernon and Nan McLemore and Sons
Hutchinson Shopping Center
2036 North Graham Street
Charlotte, N. C.
PAT & MIKE'S CHILDREN'S SHOP
Infants— 3 to 6x - 7 to 14
CROSS MOTOR CO.
Subteens — Boys — 16
^335^ CHEVROLET
Hutchinson Ave. Center
Charlotte, N. C.
Box 435 TR 5-6557 Huntersville, N. C.
MAKE IT
ALL THE WAY
GOODYEAR TIRES AND TUBES
Road Service, Pick-Up, and Delivery
FINCHER'S AMERICAN SERVICE
J. C. & F. H. DeARMON 596-2083
CHARLOTTETOWN PET CENTER
"THE SOUTH'S MOST COMPLETE PET SHOP"
142 Charlottetown Mall
DERITA HARDWARE STORE
Saws, Knives, and Scissors Sharpened
Derita, North Carolina 596-2144
McCall's
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McCALL CHAIR CO.
CORNELIUS, N. C.
PHONE
Shop: FR 5-7925
Home: TR 5-2297
DON'S RADIO AND TELEVISION SERVICE
All Work Guaranteed
If You Like Our Work, Tell Others
If Not, Tell Us
411616 N. Tryon Street
Don Harry Charlotte, N. C.
HOSKIN'S DRUG CO.
Phone EX 9-6334
School Supplies — Prescriptions - Cosmetics
Soda Fountain
4130 Rozzell's Ferry Road
'For Your Shopping Convenience, There's A
Harris-Teeter Super Market Close To You"
HARRiS-TEETER SUPER MARKETS
116 West Third Street, Charlotte 2, N. C.
Phone ED 3-9637
COMPLETE REAL ESTATE SERVICES
AAASTEN-LANGSTON REALTY COMPANY
REALTORS
PUCKETT BROTHERS, INC.
FUEL OIL SERVICE
Beatty's Ford Road
Phone EX 9-1846
1100 West Trade Street
Phone FR 7-2074
Barbara Cashion got quick service from the Laundromat.
THE LAUNDROMAT
Midway Center — Between Cornelius-Davidson
Long Needed Community Service Now Provided
Westinghouse Laundromat, unattended, self-service Westinghouse Laundromat
Equipped Store
Get cleaner, whiter, fluffier wash — done the way you would like to do it
at home — only better and cheaper
OPEN ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT 6 DAYS A WEEK
Do your wash any hour of the day or any hour of the night — including holidays.
20 WESTINGHOUSE WASHERS 5 FIFTY-POUND DRYERS
Free Convenient Parking
>NAL NEW WAY TO DO YOUR LA
9 lb. load DO IT YOURSELF - SAVE 50% For 10 Minutes
W^SH SENSATIONAL NEW WAY TO DO YOUR LAUNDRY - D?Y
20c 10c
J. P. GRIFFIN SALES COMPANY
AND WRECKER SERVICE
New and Used Auto Parts
Mt. Holly-Huntersville Highway
Rt. 9, Box 197 Charlotte Phone EX 9-5373
WESTOVER DRIVE-IN
RESTAURANT
1540 W. Blv'd.
376-2576
GOOD FOOD
YOUNGBLOOD'S GROCERY
Huntersville, N. C.
Annie Hill and Tommy Walters
BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOPS
Phone TR 5-6909
Railroad Street Huntersville
MARIETTA'S
Sportswear — Lingerie — Gifts
Main Street Davidson
SCOTT'S AUTO SERCICE
GENERAL REPAIRS
C. R. Scott
Phone 596-1493 Hutchinson Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
FRANK E. GODLEY
Phones
Day EX 9-9756
Nite EX 9-1912
Farm Machinery Auction Sale 2nd & 4th Fridays of Each Month
Dealers in All Kinds of Tractors & Machinery
GODLEY TWINE & SUPPLY CO.
GODLEY AUCTION CO.
Mt. Holly Rd. - Charlotte, N. C.
M. R. (CHICK) GODLEY
Phones
Day EX 9-9756
Nite EX 9-7609
WE WILL CONDUCT AUCTION SALES ANYWHERE
Janet Carpenter and Janet Cherry looked over the menu in the restaurant at Jerry's
Drive-In.
JERRY'S DRIVE-IN
OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY
101 North Independence at 4th Avenue
BROOKSHIRE REALTY & MANAGEMENT CO.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Real Estate — Builders — Insurance
B. B. BROOKSHIRE,
Certified Property Manager
376-2751
1 14 Latta Arcade
Charlotte, N. C.
For the Latest in
Natural Shouldered Clothing
Shop at
$ubI? Wilson ICtiX
Charlie Lloyd tried on a sports coat at Wilson's.
FLAMINGO DRIVE-IN
2813 North Tryon Street
FAMOUS FOR ITS BAR-B-Q
HIPP'S GENERAL STORE
3606 Mt. Holly Road Phone EX 9-5221
Hardware — Seeds — Feeds — Pittsburgh Paint
Clothing — Appliances — Sporting Goods
Charlotte, N. C.
COCHRANE FABRIC SHOP
FABRICS OF ALL KINDS
Opposite Mecklenburg Furniture Co.
FR 7-2997
HUNTERSVILLE CUT-RATE
School Supplies — Soda Fountain
Phone TR 5-6921
Huntersville, N. C.
Sundries
CARROLL ALIGNING SERVICE
1305 South Tryon Street phone 334-7251 or 376-7459
BEAR WHEEL AND AXLE SERVICE
Wheel Straightening, Balancing, and Aligning
Frame and Axle Service — Brake Service
PUCKETT'S FARM EQUIPMENT CO.
6440 Derita Road
Charlotte, N. C.
M. R. TADLOCK CONSTRUCTION
CO., INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Route 7, Box 474 Phone 596-1731
BOST GROCERY
1101 E. 36th Street
Phone ED 2-9495
PETTUS SERVICE STATION
AND BOAT LANDING
Highway 16
GOOD SERVICE
Refreshing remembrance
AUTOGRAPHS
Bottled under authority of The Coco- Cola Company by
IT'S YOURS WITH
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Browsing at Johnny's Hobby House
is always interesting.
JOHNNY'S HOBBY HOUSE
Crafts of All Kinds
Models & Hobbies
Sporting Goods
Toys — Dolls — Games — Trains
900 Kings Drive
"ANYTHING OF WOOD"
SOUTHERN
WOODWORKS, INC.
456 Atando Avenue
FRanklin 6-6536
Charlotte 6, N. C.
Hutchinson Avenue Shopping Center
Charlotte, N. C.
Phone ED 2-3450
MOTTER AND ARMEEN CO.
Buyers of
BANKRUPT STOCK, FIRE, STOCK, DAMAGED GOODS
314 So. College St. Charlotte, N. C.
CARSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
1228 Elizabeth Avenue
INSURANCE - BONDS
Phone FR 6-1511
HAL DEARMON McALISTER CARSON
MAINTENANCE SUPPLY COMPANY
JANITOR SUPPLIES
Phone TR 5-6874 -TR 5-2409 Huntersville, N. C.
EXCEL UPHOLSTERING CO.
All Kinds of Upholstering — Also Antiques
4421 Statesville Road
FR 7-3025
AUTEN MOTOR COMPANY
Huntersville, N. C.
Phone TRinity 5-2356
Specializing in Paint and Body Work and
Bear Frame and Front End Service
LITTLE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC.
1334 South Mint Street
Telephone ED 3-3133
Charlotte 3, N. C,
BUTLER SEAFOOD
919 S. McDowell St.
Phone FR 5-4409
DERITA CLEANERS
Phone 596-0241
QUALITY CLEANING
One-Day Service
Complete Laundry Service
Drapes and Blankets
AMERICAN BEAUTY
FLORIST, INC.
1506 South Boulevard
Charlotte, N. C.
Phone ED 3-4177
Corsages — Floral Arrangements
and Funeral Designs
TUXEDOS
For Rent
AUTEN'S KORNER GRILL
Corner of Beatty's Ford and Sunset /\0
Charlotte, N. C.
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Derita, N. C.
BEST PLACE IN DERITA TO EAT
SANDWICHES -ICE CREAM
SUNDRIES
For a Quick Snack or Lunch
Watch for Our CHUCKWAGONS
"The Smartest Thing You Wear — Is Your Hair"
DERITA BEAUTY BAR
Behind Rov's Grill
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Marge Brewer Bus. Phone 596-0831
Charlotte 6, N. C. Home Phone 596-2111
W. A. McCLURE'S ESSO SERVICE
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Phone 399-9329
Service With A Smile
COLLINS MATTRESS COMPANY
Rebuilders Since 1936 — All Work Given Personal
Attention — All Work Guaranteed
We Specialize in Extra Firm Mattresses
Dial 596-1251 Statesville Road
DFPITA WOMAN'S TIIIR
CAVALARIS SKATING RINK
OPEN HOURS
2:30 - 5:00 Matinee 7:30 - 1 0:30 Night
Saturdnv 9-?D AMI 9.00 P KA
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Private Parties
MOREHEAD BOWLING Open Every Night
915-919 E. Morehead St. ED 4-3761
WASH DAVIS
Croft, North Carolina
Miller and Kerns Funeral Directors
322 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, N. C.
ED 2-4131
'"Like a Member of the Family"
PAUL THOMPSON FURNITURE REPAIR
Repairing — Refinishing — Upholstering
and Special Order Reproductions
EX 2-1145 Route 9, Box 113
GOODE REALTY COMPANY, INC.
Charlotte, N. C.
Machines like this facilitate work.
I F ENGINEERING CO.
Specialists in Head & Block Repairing
Preheat & Oven Welding
Phone 392-5300
2828 Beatties Ford Rd.
Joe Fisher Charlotte, N. C.
Sewing Center
FABOIOVS
IN DECORATOR CONSOLE #60
GAYNELLE WILLIAMS BEAUTY SHOP
Highway 115
CONFIDENT HAIR STYLING
Phone 596-0244
Mecklenburg County Abattoir
And Locker Plant
For Faster Quick Freeze Service Call Us
CUSTOM CUTTING, WRAPPING, AND CURING
Phone EX 9-6139 Charlotte, N. C.
Beattys Ford Road
PIGG'S ATLANTIC SERVICE
AND GROCERY
Huntersville, N. C.
For Your Best Furniture Buys — See
BUSTLE FURNITURE COMPANY
Beatties Ford Road Phone EX 9-3821
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 'til 9:00
Other Nights 'til 6:30 P.M.
For Quality Groceries and Merchandise
Shop At
BARKLEY'S GROCERY
Beattys Ford Road
TR 5-9966
McEWEN
FUNERAL SERVICE
Telephone ED 4-6421
727 E. Morehead Street
Charlotte 3, North Carolina
W. P. CHERRY & SON
"BUILDERS OF QUALITY HOMES''
5023 Churchill Drive 596-2039
BALLARD'S
Riding Clothes — Riding Boots — Hats
Saddles, Bridles, and All Accessories
For Both the English and Western Riders
BALLARD'S
2121 N. Independence Boulevard
Phone ED 3-3916 Charlotte, N. C.
HEFNER PLUMBING
COMPANY, INC.
PLUMBING - PUMPS
212 West Bland Street
Phone ED 4-4784
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mrs. F. N. Young received her change from Mrs. Rachel Goodman. Ben Fincher, who
works at Mullis's on the weekend, bagged her purchase quickly.
MULLIS GENERAL STORE
DERITA, N. C.
FR 6-3548 Sporting Goods
Athletic Equipment
the
SPORTSMAN inc.
230 Charlottetown Mall Charlotte 4, N. C.
SHOP 40 STORES
CHARLOTTETOWN MALL
Open Nightly Til 9 P.M., Sats. Til 6 P.M.
DWYER'S ESSO SERVICE
KLEEN-KAR SERVICE CO.
1521 West Trade St.
Huntersville, N. C.
COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE
A DOLLAR AND A DEED IS ALL YOU NEED
CREATIVE HOMES CORPORATION
WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE
A. D. CANTRELL, Owner
Davis Tires — Truetone TV's and Radios
W izard Batteries — Wizard Appliances
Main Street TW 2-6381
Davidson, N. C.
For the Best Bar-B-Que in Town
Visit the
BAR-B-QUE KING
Curb Service
2900 Wilkinson Boulevard
HONEST RECAPPING AND
ALIGNMENT
108 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Front End Repairs and Wheel Aligning
Recapping
FRAZIER'S GROCERY
1610 W. Trade St.
HUNTERSVILLE MOTOR COMPANY
Your Friendly Ford Dealer
Huntersville, North Carolina
SEALTEST FOODS
Phone FR 7-3421
Charlotte, N. C.
We Cordially Invite You
To Shop Our New Junior Department
Where You Will Find A Wonderful
Selection of "Smart Styling at
Working Girl Prices."
HOUSE OF NINE
at
ED MELON CO.
Irv and Shirley Wayne
Martha Ashcraft, Barbara Hefner, and Ben Fincher refreshed themselves at Derita Drug
Store. Mrs. Oscar Fincher waited on other customers.
DERITA DRUG COMPANY
PRESCRIPTIONS - SUNDRIES
596-1041
Phone 596-9909
HAGLER & SMALL ESSO SERVICE
6100 Derita Road
Charlotte, N. C.
RADER-BOURDEAUX AGENCY
FIRE - CASUALTY - AUTO
P. O. Box 6 111 N. Main St. Cornelius, N. C.
Dixie and Link Taylor
Bedroom Furniture
RCA Whirlpool
Appliances
RCA TV
Mohawk
Carpet
Orderest
Mattress
Custom Made and Open Stock Furniture
HAMILTON FURNITURE CO., INC.
High in Quality — tow in Price
Telephones: EX 9-5831 and EX 9-8285
3608 Rozzell Ferry Road
Charlotte 8, N. C.
BILL, HOYT, AND FRED HAMILTON
596-2828
R. T. SCROGGS
Refrigeration and Appliance Service
Service on All Major Appliances
Rt. 11, Box 300 Charlotte, N. C.
NORTH CHARLOTTE PHARMACY
Prescription Specialists
We Deliver
McCain and Mcgee co.
machine shop
4425 Statesville Road ED 3-9294
Charlotte, N. C.
ABERNATHY LUMBER CO.
308 E. Craighead Road
Charlotte, N. C.
OPEN KITCHEN
—
Home of Pizza
Good Italian Food
SMITH'S FLOWERS
North Mecklenburg's Florist
Phone TW 2-4131
Cornelius, N. C.
Remember Us at Junior-Senior
"Say It With Flowers
But Say It With Ours"
FAUL b
CRYMES
409 SO. TRYON
PHONE ED 4-0897
Service Calls IdlTmUiiJ Phone 596-9912
DERITA \66) SERVICE
Cor. Gibbons & Nivens Rd.
Cigars, Cigarettes, Ice Cream, Candy
Derita, N. C.
DAVIDSON HARDWARE COMPANY
PAINTS - GLASS - HOUSEWARES
Phone TW 2-2541
DERITA BARBER SHOP
M. 8. Baucom, Prop.
Derita, N. C.
Now With Two Barbers to Serve You
HENDERSON AND MUNDY
GROCERY
Route 9 - Box 318
Charlotte, N. C.
Phone 399-9143
SCHWARTZ & SON, INC.
SCRAP IRON AND METAL
CAST IRON BROKERS
ED 2-4205
P. O. BOX 2111 CHARLOTTE, N. C.
PARK DRIVE-IN
North 29
Good Food and Fasi Service
PERKINS ROAD BEAUTY SHOP
Rt. 1 1 B°x 478
Phone 596-1593
Have Your Car Serviced at
HARVEY'S
596-9908 iSSiffl^ Statesville Road
PRECISION REBUILDERS
of
Machine Shop Equipment
Ways Hand Scraped
Chas. W. Davis Day or Night
Charlotte, N. C. Phone: 596-0636
Now We Are TWO
faritaWi % firas
Our 66th Year
104 S. Tryon Street
813 Providence Road
ELAM T. ROBINSON OIL CO.
KEROSENE - FUEL OIL - PIT GRAVEL 8, TOP SOIL
^ PHONE FR 5-8106 1620 COTTONWOOD ST. CHARLOTTE 6, N. C.
1
HAGLER PLASTERING CO.
301 Cora Avenue
B. M. Hagler, Jr. phone 392.4201
RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL - FREE ESTIMATES
CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF '62
SIGMON'S SERVICE CENTER
1329 W. Trade Street
Bumper to Bumper Service
FR 5-9295
PURE OIL PRODUCTS
FOR GOOD FOOD
TRY
BABE MALOY'S
2721 Independence Boulevard
WELCOME TO
THE ANCHOR INN
Your Host From Mountains To Coast
THE
DINERS'
CLUB
Banquet Rooms for 15 to 400
Complete Catering Service
Seafood a Specialty
Dial 377-1624-5
Ample Parking Facilities
Coffee Shop
Tap Room
Open til Midnight
105 W. Morehead & Tryon St.
Feature French Dinners for School Clubs
Mr. George Stanton, G'n'l Manager
Telephone 392-41 16
HILL'S AUTO PARTS
2341 Beatty's Ford Road
C. D. Hill Harold Hi
Charlotte, N. C.
BEN R. TILLOTSON
'BUILDER OF BETTER HOMES'
1914 CRANDON DRIVE
EX 2-2532
CLASSES PHOTOGRAPHED BY
BRUMFIELD STUDIO
.
PORTRAITS WITH PERSONALITY
ED 4-7415
325 E. Boulevard
Charlotte, N. C.
Trying to get students to smile is sometimes
"trying" for the photographer, but Mr. Brum-
field always manages to get a good portrait.
Mr. D. F. Howie, Cashier; Mrs. Deane Washam; Mrs. Eugenia Deaton; Mrs. Mary Rogers;
Mrs. Margie Murphy; Mr. J. V. Lore, Executive Vice-President; Mrs. Lou Justice; Mrs.
Betty Morrison; and Mr. W. H. Jetton took time out from work to pose for a picture.
PIEDMONT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
112 South Main St.
Complete Banking Service
All Types of Insurance
Member FDIC
Davidson, N. C.
What can one say when he is so grateful for all the help that has come the way of the Viking
Staff in putting out this 1962 edition! One hears so many times that nobody seems to care
about helping anyone else, but the Staff found this was not true. For the help we received we
wish to say:
To the students: We wish to thank you for the cooperation that you gave us in
making it financially possible to publish this college size annual, for you certain-
ly responded enthusiastically when we called.
To the faculty: Without your understanding and patience, pictures could never
have been made, and students working on the staff might have been under much
stress in times of emergency. We appreciate all you did.
To our advertisers: You know that without your help in a financial way we could
never have published such a volumne as this. It is with deep sincerity that we
express our thanks to you for your help throughout the years.
To two wonderful friends: Without the aid of Mr. Kenneth Whitsett and Mr.
Legette Blythe we could never have carried out the theme of this book, THE
NORTH MECKLENBURG STORY.
To Mr. Whitsett, who is vitally interested in the history of Mecklenburg, we
are deeply grateful for the drawings which illustrated the events of the Revolu-
tion that pertained to THE NORTH MECKLENBURG STORY. It was a
gracious thing to do-to take your time to do such work for us. Thank you,
sincerely.
To Mr. Leggette Blythe we say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. When
we asked you to give us some information, you graciously gave us the galley of
your then unpublished book, Hornet's Nest, and permitted us to use any material
we needed from Voice in the Wilderness, both of which so amply provided what
we needed. You were always ready and willing to answer questions for us and
make suggestions, and at the very end of this work you cheerfully read what we
had written and made comments to help us. Our sincere thanks to you.
We could not close this page without saying to our publisher, Keys Printing
Corporation, thanks for your understanding and patience, without which
we would have been in trouble many times. We marvel at your ability to take
such chaos and make order of it. Also to you, the Brumfields, go our thanks.
When deadlines were due, you were tireless in your efforts to help us meet
them. We are grateful to all of you.
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